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B22 GRS

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,278 mi
Last recorded43,278 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 GRS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 43,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated motor hosing is cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on the osf suspension upper rearward arm deteriaoted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated motor housing is cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 39,375 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,309 miles

Emission limits just met

Fail 27 Nov 2020 36,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Nearside exhaust 0.91 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Offside exhaust 1.10 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 35,534 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre badly worn on iner edge advise replace

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing tread on inner edge

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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B22 GRS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B22 GRS, 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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B22 GRS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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