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SS08 SYL

2012 Bentley Continental

Orange Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,518 mi
Last recorded52,518 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS08 SYL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,518 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill lip dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear facing donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 42,518 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill lip dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear facing donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,304 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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SS08 SYL is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Orange with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SS08 SYL, 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 SS08 SYL registered?

SS08 SYL is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SS08 SYL safe to buy?

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