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LJ61 CTE

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 CTE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,332 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 60,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,543 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 50,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,252 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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LJ61 CTE is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ61 CTE, 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.

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What year was LJ61 CTE registered?

LJ61 CTE is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is LJ61 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 CTE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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