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W12 AWD

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,887 mi
Last recorded35,887 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 AWD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 35,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 35,771 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 35,771 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,613 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 35,522 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,185 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,690 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,991 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,918 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,152 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,359 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 15,137 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,463 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,571 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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W12 AWD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 AWD, 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 22 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 AWD registered?

W12 AWD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is W12 AWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 AWD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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