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W12 GTJ

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,237 mi
Last recorded92,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GTJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 92,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,232 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,896 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 89,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,897 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,199 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,593 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,149 miles

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

emmissions only just meet levels

Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,050 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 55,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,133 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 GTJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 GTJ, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 GTJ registered?

W12 GTJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is W12 GTJ safe to buy?

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