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W12 JPN

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,962 mi
Last recorded68,962 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 JPN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,170 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp has water within the lens

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,451 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 61,127 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside & Offside headlamp cleaning devices inoperative - (pre 2009)

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

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Motor casing cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,523 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside headlamp cleaning devices inoperative - (pre 2009)

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,848 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,403 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 19 Oct 2019 51,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,184 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 JPN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JPN, 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.

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W12 JPN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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