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GFW 4Y

2012 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 4Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 59,653 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 57,105 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 55,525 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,462 miles

under trays fitted full inspection of underside not possible

Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,217 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 48,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 35,945 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,479 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,600 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,930 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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GFW 4Y is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GFW 4Y, 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 GFW 4Y registered?

GFW 4Y is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is GFW 4Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 4Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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