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JB12 WEL

2012 Bentley Continental

Purple Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,627 mi
Last recorded27,627 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB12 WEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 26,648 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 25,658 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 24,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 20,775 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 20,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,596 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 15,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 8,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 6,007 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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JB12 WEL is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Purple with a 5,998cc 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 JB12 WEL, 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 JB12 WEL registered?

JB12 WEL is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is JB12 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB12 WEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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