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H8 DUH

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,947 mi
Last recorded101,947 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DUH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 101,945 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,446 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 98,398 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 90,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 80,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 74,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,832 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,741 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,666 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,404 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,713 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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H8 DUH 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 89.5%.

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 H8 DUH, 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 H8 DUH registered?

H8 DUH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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