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E1 JEF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,341 mi
Last recorded84,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 JEF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 84,341 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 84,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front upper (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,101 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

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

TPMS illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 58,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,779 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,504 miles

Offside Rear wheel has weld repair

Pass 12 Dec 2019 40,939 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 27,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,529 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 19 Dec 2012 16,685 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 8,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 6,998 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 5,893 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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E1 JEF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E1 JEF, 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 E1 JEF registered?

E1 JEF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is E1 JEF safe to buy?

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