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102 ABE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests37 (34 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.9%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration102 ABE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

34 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 137,920 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 137,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,538 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 75,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,871 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,774 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 133,976 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 133,976 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 69,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 132,776 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 131,886 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 130,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,706 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

engine light is on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,843 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,186 miles

front n/s tyre has a cut in sidewall. no wires showing but looks very close

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,480 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,179 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 23,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,025 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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102 ABE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.9%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 102 ABE, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 102 ABE registered?

102 ABE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is 102 ABE safe to buy?

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