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W12 PWD

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,879 mi
Last recorded58,879 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PWD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,212 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,174 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014
Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,057 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 PWD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 PWD, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 PWD registered?

W12 PWD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W12 PWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PWD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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