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W12 XLJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 XLJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 97,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,445 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 94,445 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,385 miles

Parking brake low performance

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 91,385 miles

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

Parking brake low performance

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

Fail 18 May 2023 91,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 84,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 83,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,666 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 82,627 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,002 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,300 miles

Front both lower arms rear bushes worn

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 61,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2015 61,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,459 miles

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

undertray under vehicle unable to inspect covered components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,082 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,867 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 46,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,587 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,655 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 XLJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XLJ, 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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W12 XLJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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