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8048 PG

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,744 mi
Last recorded54,744 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8048 PG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 54,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,880 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,427 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 24,422 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 14,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 8,706 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,248 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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8048 PG is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 8048 PG, 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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8048 PG is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for 8048 PG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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