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V12 TEP

2010 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,049 mi
Last recorded64,049 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Bentley Continental31,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 TEP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 51,677 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 51,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 41,996 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 37,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,982 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,451 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,581 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 14,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V12 TEP is a 2010 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 31,534 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 V12 TEP, 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 16 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V12 TEP registered?

V12 TEP is a 2010 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is V12 TEP safe to buy?

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