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AHO 88S

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,075 mi
Last recorded45,075 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHO 88S
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 44,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 42,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,447 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 32,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 31,958 miles

TPM warning light illuminated

Pass 28 May 2014 31,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,692 miles

front brake discs slightly scored on inner sides

Fail 15 Jun 2010 28,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,829 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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AHO 88S is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AHO 88S, 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 AHO 88S registered?

AHO 88S is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AHO 88S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHO 88S shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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