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D17 TAA

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,550 mi
Last recorded87,550 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 TAA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 87,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 86,500 miles

undertrays fitted/outersill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge as no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge as no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 82,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,358 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 80,250 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 74,971 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,884 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 74,880 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,561 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,483 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,753 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,753 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,306 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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D17 TAA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D17 TAA, 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 D17 TAA registered?

D17 TAA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is D17 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 TAA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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