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E9 RMC

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 RMC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 72,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,126 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,418 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,317 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 32,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 32,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,558 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 28,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,282 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,267 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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E9 RMC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green 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 E9 RMC, 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 E9 RMC registered?

E9 RMC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is E9 RMC safe to buy?

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