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AL51 AKE

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 AKE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,464 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 42,464 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 40,640 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 65,514 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,284 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,819 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 35,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,828 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake accuator [ electronic park brake] casing badly cracked.

all four tyres starting to crack on outer walls.

both front brake discs badly corroded and lipped on inner face.

front brake pads 70-80% worn

rear brake pads 90% worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,097 miles

Nearside EPB motor slightly cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 14,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,405 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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AL51 AKE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AL51 AKE, 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 AL51 AKE registered?

AL51 AKE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AL51 AKE safe to buy?

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