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AOS 417

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,195 mi
Last recorded67,195 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOS 417
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 67,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 64,788 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 57,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 52,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,100 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,190 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,803 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,174 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 20,012 miles

Rear pads 70% worn

Fail 19 Dec 2016 20,012 miles

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

Rear pads 70% worn

Pass 18 Dec 2015 15,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 12,161 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 12,161 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,847 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 6,346 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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AOS 417 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 AOS 417, 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 AOS 417 registered?

AOS 417 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is AOS 417 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOS 417 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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