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AR05 DVT

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,885 mi
Last recorded46,885 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DVT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 46,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 46,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 44,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 39,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,944 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,688 miles

Offside headlamp washer jet is working but isnt as affective as the Nearside

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe is corroded on Nearside wheel arch and in underside (2.3.2)

TPM warning light is illuminated this is just a note.

front discs has minor corrosion build up on inner face

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 33,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,090 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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AR05 DVT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AR05 DVT, 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 AR05 DVT registered?

AR05 DVT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AR05 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 DVT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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