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SIG 1781

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,904 mi
Last recorded61,904 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 1781
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,904 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 61,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,508 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 49,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,789 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,224 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Inner shoulder wear N/S/F tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2018 38,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,469 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall but there are no cords visible

both front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,741 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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SIG 1781 is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SIG 1781, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIG 1781 registered?

SIG 1781 is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is SIG 1781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 1781 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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