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8987 JW

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,743 mi
Last recorded72,743 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8987 JW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,297 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f disc inside slightly rusty/corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,099 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 30,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre punctured

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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8987 JW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 8987 JW, 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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8987 JW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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