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W12 TLR

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 TLR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 63,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 62,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 60,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 57,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 53,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 52,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 48,437 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

T P M LIGHT ON

head lights cleaning devise not working

Pass 4 May 2018 43,299 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 43,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 38,567 miles

Front under tray insecure

Pass 5 May 2016 34,504 miles

Nearside Outer sill dented.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 34,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Outer sill dented.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,551 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 TLR is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TLR, 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 TLR registered?

W12 TLR is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is W12 TLR safe to buy?

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