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W12 OAP

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 OAP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 67,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,262 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 65,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 59,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,681 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 38,027 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,566 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,250 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,797 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,049 miles

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

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

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 OAP is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 OAP, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 OAP registered?

W12 OAP is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is W12 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 OAP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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