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W12 GTO

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,058 mi
Last recorded34,058 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GTO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 34,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 33,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 32,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 20,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 20,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 18,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 18,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,755 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,540 miles

c/o emission erratic on fast idle check

Pass 31 Mar 2014 15,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,121 miles

several small gouges in the o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,722 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 14,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GTO is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 GTO, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 GTO registered?

W12 GTO is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is W12 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 GTO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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