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43 HW

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,690 mi
Last recorded27,690 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 HW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 27,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 27,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,402 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 May 2015 23,373 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 23,373 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 22,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,160 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 15,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,459 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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43 HW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 43 HW, 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 43 HW registered?

43 HW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is 43 HW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 43 HW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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