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PJW 246

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,188 mi
Last recorded42,188 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJW 246
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,188 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 35,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 33,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,831 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 24,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 22,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,974 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,750 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracking to the tread

o/s/r tyre has cracking to the tread

Pass 2 Feb 2016 11,655 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 11,655 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 6,861 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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PJW 246 is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey 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 PJW 246, 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 PJW 246 registered?

PJW 246 is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PJW 246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJW 246 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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