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AB55 PUR

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,796 mi
Last recorded72,796 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Under shield hanging down

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 67,330 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Under shield hanging down

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,091 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AB55 PUR is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AB55 PUR, 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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AB55 PUR is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AB55 PUR safe to buy?

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