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2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,400 mi
Last recorded85,400 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 SUV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 81,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 72,819 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 111,878 miles

Brake performance not tested due to multiple fractures in wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,683 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 64,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,427 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,757 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

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

High mount stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 57,755 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top wishbone arms (2.4.G.2)

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

High mount stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,745 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 36,673 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

near side front tyre tread getting low

off side rear brake hose has a light misting of fluid

Pass 21 May 2012 36,673 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

near side front tyre tread getting low

off side rear brake hose has a light misting of fluid

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,106 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,303 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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EU05 SUV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EU05 SUV, 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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EU05 SUV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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