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B12 CEA

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,673 mi
Last recorded52,673 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 CEA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,673 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One of the four isn't working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 52,634 miles

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

Small chip on the windscreen.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are starting to perish, wear and there is a screw in the O/S/R tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,127 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 42,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,312 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 10,781 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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B12 CEA is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B12 CEA, 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 B12 CEA registered?

B12 CEA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is B12 CEA safe to buy?

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