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W12 ATA

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ATA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 57,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,167 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 32,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2022 31,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2021 29,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 28,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 27,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,584 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 25,584 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 24,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2017 24,250 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 21,691 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 19,548 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,895 miles

bonnet difficult to close

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 ATA is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 W12 ATA, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 ATA registered?

W12 ATA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is W12 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 ATA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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