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56 ABD

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,924 mi
Last recorded30,924 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 ABD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 30,924 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 29,905 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 28,226 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 25,008 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 23,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 22,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 20,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 15,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 10,303 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 10,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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56 ABD is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 56 ABD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 56 ABD registered?

56 ABD is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is 56 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 ABD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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