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98 SPF

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,756 mi
Last recorded48,756 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 SPF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 46,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 45,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,910 miles

TPM light on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,443 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 28,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,362 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,480 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,490 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 23,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,991 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,528 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 8,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,348 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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98 SPF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 98 SPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 98 SPF registered?

98 SPF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is 98 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 SPF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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