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686 SC

2012 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,789 mi
Last recorded30,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration686 SC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 30,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 30,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 29,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 28,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 27,464 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cosmetic damage

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,394 miles

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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686 SC is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 686 SC, 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 686 SC registered?

686 SC is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is 686 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 686 SC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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