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W12 RAU

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,132 mi
Last recorded37,132 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 RAU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 37,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 36,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 33,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2021 29,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 26,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,866 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 23,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,244 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 16,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 15,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 9,756 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 RAU is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

W12 RAU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is W12 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 RAU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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