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S12 FTC

2006 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 FTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 144,097 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 131,163 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 130,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible through crack/cuts in tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 114,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 176,251 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,820 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,604 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre has small cracks on inner wall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,553 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S12 FTC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 S12 FTC, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S12 FTC registered?

S12 FTC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is S12 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 FTC shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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