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W12 CUU

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,171 mi
Last recorded47,171 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CUU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 47,171 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 47,165 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 46,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 45,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 44,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 41,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 39,267 miles

the outer edge of the nearside front tyre is deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,346 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 20,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,854 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,732 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,399 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 CUU is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 CUU registered?

W12 CUU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is W12 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 CUU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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