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M12 PUC

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

311,144 mi
Last recorded311,144 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 PUC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 311,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 192,979 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 192,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 192,147 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 191,567 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 191,567 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 191,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 185,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 175,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 163,518 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 151,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 141,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 128,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 113,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 100,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,696 miles

exhaust emissions slow to reach limits from offside tailpipe

Pass 7 Dec 2010 72,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,768 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,225 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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M12 PUC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 M12 PUC, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 PUC registered?

M12 PUC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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