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W12 XLC

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,190 mi
Last recorded120,190 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 XLC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,190 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,603 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,171 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,337 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,856 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 95,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,865 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,707 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 61,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,623 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 XLC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XLC, 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.

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What year was W12 XLC registered?

W12 XLC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is W12 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 XLC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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