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163 KP

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,030 mi
Last recorded101,030 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 KP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,882 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,877 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,379 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,798 miles

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

Front discs inner faces very corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front discs inner faces very corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,151 miles

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

both front discs worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,789 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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163 KP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 163 KP, 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 163 KP registered?

163 KP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is 163 KP safe to buy?

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