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EBC 9

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,570 mi
Last recorded97,570 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBC 9
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,438 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,249 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,976 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,076 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,776 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,088 miles

both rear tyres 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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EBC 9 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBC 9, 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

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What year was EBC 9 registered?

EBC 9 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is EBC 9 safe to buy?

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