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A17 DHN

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,445 mi
Last recorded165,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DHN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 165,445 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,187 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 161,886 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 161,495 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 159,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 156,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 154,629 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 147,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,144 miles

Front lower bumper / under tray damaged and insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,146 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 91,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,752 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,752 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,365 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,418 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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A17 DHN 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 A17 DHN, 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 A17 DHN registered?

A17 DHN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is A17 DHN safe to buy?

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