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W12 JWS

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,507 mi
Last recorded63,507 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 JWS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 63,507 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2025 63,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 63,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,448 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 63,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,945 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 62,945 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,998 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,339 miles

Front discs and pads getting worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all tyres 'winter' tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,845 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,733 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 20,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,411 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 JWS is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JWS, 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 JWS registered?

W12 JWS is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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