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W12 MJA

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,983 mi
Last recorded101,983 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 100,868 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 99,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 94,609 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 92,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 88,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,338 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,338 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in it but can not see the cords

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,078 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 MJA is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MJA, 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 MJA registered?

W12 MJA is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is W12 MJA safe to buy?

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