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E1 PCS

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,542 mi
Last recorded80,542 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 80,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 80,533 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 79,871 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,366 miles

ALL Alloy wheels have several bolts that are loose securing split rims

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,401 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 26,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,869 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,352 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,346 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 16,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre cracking in tread due to age

Fail 30 May 2012 16,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking and tears in tread due to age also near side rear has cut in side wall

rest of brake hoses and pipe joints seem damp with fluid ??? as seen on under side

Pass 16 May 2011 15,251 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R tyre sidewall damaged

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall (not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,487 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,630 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2008 10,627 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 PCS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 E1 PCS, 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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E1 PCS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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