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9951 EJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,997 mi
Last recorded44,997 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9951 EJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 44,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,532 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 36,293 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 36,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,302 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,736 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 32,736 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,651 miles

vehicle has slight brake judder

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,604 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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9951 EJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc 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 9951 EJ, 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 9951 EJ registered?

9951 EJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 9951 EJ safe to buy?

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