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W12 FNF

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

154,076 mi
Last recorded154,076 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 FNF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 154,076 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 21 Jul 2025 153,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 152,502 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 152,195 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 152,195 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 150,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 144,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 226,745 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 222,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 219,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,755 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 119,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TPM warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,239 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of wear.

nearside rear seat belt webbing has been crushed.

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm.

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,852 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007

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 FNF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 FNF, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 FNF registered?

W12 FNF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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