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W12 PHJ

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,962 mi
Last recorded42,962 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PHJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 42,962 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items....warning on dash that there is a bulb out all okay ...

Fail 15 May 2026 42,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working disconnected ... (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some items....warning on dash that there is a bulb out all okay ...

Pass 2 May 2025 41,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 38,682 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,300 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 34,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 31,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 28,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all alloy wheels marked

nail n/s rear tyre

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 PHJ is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 PHJ, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 PHJ registered?

W12 PHJ is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is W12 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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