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W12 GDP

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,570 mi
Last recorded41,570 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 38,996 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 38,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 38,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 37,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 36,674 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 26,155 miles

all four brake discs corroded

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,928 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 GDP is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GDP, 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 GDP registered?

W12 GDP is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is W12 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GDP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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