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W12 FSP

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 FSP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,957 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,510 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,503 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,335 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 94,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose rubbing on pad sensor wire (adjusted after test).

Fail 1 Mar 2019 88,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose rubbing on pad sensor wire (adjusted after test).

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 88,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 88,246 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 88,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,101 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,242 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,523 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff to operate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear footbrake and offside handbrake did not lock up when tested

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,101 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 49,863 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,445 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FSP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

W12 FSP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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