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17 DJS

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,958 mi
Last recorded33,958 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 DJS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 33,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,906 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 33,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,579 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,495 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 28,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs starting to corroded inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 25,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,320 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 21 Jan 2010 16,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,544 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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17 DJS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 17 DJS, 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 17 DJS registered?

17 DJS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is 17 DJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 DJS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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