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DK61 FHS

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,713 mi
Last recorded76,713 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 FHS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,365 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 69,878 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring components

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,007 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamps cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,247 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 57,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also excessively on inner edge coming away. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,325 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,100 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 46,100 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working right (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working outer (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,496 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,819 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,819 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

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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DK61 FHS is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 DK61 FHS, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK61 FHS registered?

DK61 FHS is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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