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DAV 502Y

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,848 mi
Last recorded63,848 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAV 502Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 63,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 63,474 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,014 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 61,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,141 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,684 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 58,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,081 miles

Power steering heavy

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 56,793 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,056 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,623 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2010 33,315 miles

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

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jul 2010 33,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,226 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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DAV 502Y is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DAV 502Y, 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 DAV 502Y registered?

DAV 502Y is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is DAV 502Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAV 502Y shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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