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JO59 SSM

2012 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,166 mi
Last recorded68,166 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO59 SSM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 68,166 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 68,160 miles

Central Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 63,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 58,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 53,061 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 22 Apr 2022 44,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 40,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 36,002 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 29,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 15,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 12,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking forming in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking forming in tread

Offside Front tyre has cracking forming in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cracking forming in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 11,229 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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JO59 SSM is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Green with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JO59 SSM, 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 JO59 SSM registered?

JO59 SSM is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JO59 SSM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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