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W12 XCL

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,939 mi
Last recorded39,939 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 XCL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,939 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 39,125 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 39,114 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,364 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,257 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 36,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 35,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,520 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,411 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,952 miles

Front discs rusty

Offside Front inner arch damaged

Offside Rear disc rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,460 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,451 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,334 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 29,334 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 20,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 18,555 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,090 miles

undertrays fitted throughout restricting visual inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,845 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 XCL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 XCL, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 XCL registered?

W12 XCL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is W12 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 XCL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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