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W12 ABE

2011 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,598 mi
Last recorded39,598 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ABE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 39,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 38,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 37,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 2,883 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 17,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,469 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,269 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 14,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 9,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W12 ABE is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 W12 ABE, 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 15 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 W12 ABE registered?

W12 ABE is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is W12 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 ABE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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