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H8 DXA

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DXA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 53,773 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 49,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut gaiter split

Nearside Rear suspension strut gaiter split

Offside Front suspension strut gaiter split

Offside Rear suspension strut gaiter split

Pass 1 Dec 2021 47,513 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 45,175 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,097 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 42,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,659 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,607 miles

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,124 miles

EML on

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

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

TPMS warning light on

Fail 21 Feb 2013 31,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,686 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,826 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 DXA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DXA, 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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H8 DXA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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