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J8 ONV

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,686 mi
Last recorded62,686 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 ONV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 60,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 57,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 35,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,985 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 28,985 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 23,525 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 19,250 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,652 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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J8 ONV is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J8 ONV, 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 J8 ONV registered?

J8 ONV is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is J8 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 ONV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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