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E8 CAT

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 60,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,349 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 60,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,452 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,656 miles

EML ON

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE CUT ON OUTER BEAD

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,619 miles

2 x number plate lights not working

EML LIght on

brake discs in poor condition

water leak nearside

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,618 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 x number plate lights not working

EML LIght on

brake discs in poor condition

water leak nearside

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,397 miles

engine covers fitted

under side covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,908 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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E8 CAT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 E8 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E8 CAT?

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What year was E8 CAT registered?

E8 CAT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is E8 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 CAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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