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W12 DPK

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,975 mi
Last recorded45,975 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 DPK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 45,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 44,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 44,299 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 23,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,998 miles

inside wall of offside front tyre cracked

nearside front tyre cracked on inside wall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,929 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 9,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 8,784 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 DPK is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

W12 DPK is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is W12 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 DPK 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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