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LJ12 JXU

2012 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,680 mi
Last recorded10,680 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 JXU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 10,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 10,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 10,178 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 10,178 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 9,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 9,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 8,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 7,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 7,444 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 7,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 6,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 5,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 5,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 5,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LJ12 JXU is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LJ12 JXU, 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 LJ12 JXU registered?

LJ12 JXU is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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