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W12 PRF

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 48,613 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,524 miles

Nearside Front and offside front Integral body structure: strengthening plate undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,889 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 43,868 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High Level Stop Light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,218 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,109 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight surface corrosion on inside of offside front disc

Fail 30 Aug 2016 29,107 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight surface corrosion on inside of offside front disc

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,777 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipe and hoses damp

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,229 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 17,229 miles

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

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 PRF is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W12 PRF registered?

W12 PRF is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is W12 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PRF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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