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E16 UKA

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 UKA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,019 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,117 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 108,097 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 104,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 100,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,464 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 93,464 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,254 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Sep 2017 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,134 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,821 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,343 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,364 miles

Both front tyre`s worn on inside edge`s

Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,944 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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E16 UKA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E16 UKA, 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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E16 UKA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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