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AFV 1

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,222 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 49,317 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 48,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 48,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded nearside wheel arch area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,090 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

offside front tyre perishing.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 40,090 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

nearside rear tyre perishing.

offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,812 miles

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,799 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 30,791 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,344 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,946 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,274 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,241 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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AFV 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AFV 1, 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 AFV 1 registered?

AFV 1 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is AFV 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 1 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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