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DAY 101Y

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,871 mi
Last recorded44,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 101Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 44,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 44,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 41,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,158 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 37,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 37,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 34,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,061 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 25,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,480 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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DAY 101Y is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DAY 101Y, 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 DAY 101Y registered?

DAY 101Y is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is DAY 101Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 101Y shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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