MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake low performance
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded
Front both lower arms rear bushes worn
engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
undertray under vehicle unable to inspect covered components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W12 XLJ registered?
W12 XLJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is W12 XLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W12 XLJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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