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76 SJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,329 mi
Last recorded78,329 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 SJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,329 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 78,289 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 78,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40zr19 (4.1.E.1)

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)

Oil leak ()

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

engine and tyre pressure light on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,348 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on middle of tread

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread cords not showing

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

both front brake discs corroded an lipped

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,042 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,622 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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76 SJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 76 SJ, 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 76 SJ registered?

76 SJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 76 SJ safe to buy?

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