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P5 AEN

2012 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 AEN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 77,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 76,481 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,675 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,670 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 59,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 45,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P5 AEN is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P5 AEN, 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 P5 AEN registered?

P5 AEN is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is P5 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 AEN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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