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GR05 SHZ

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,432 mi
Last recorded59,432 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 SHZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 59,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 57,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 57,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35R20 102y P Zero (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,525 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 52,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,390 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,263 miles

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,374 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,101 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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GR05 SHZ is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 GR05 SHZ, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR05 SHZ registered?

GR05 SHZ is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is GR05 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR05 SHZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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