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H8 GBF

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,406 mi
Last recorded83,406 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GBF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

transmission fluid pipes heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,569 miles

Nearside Front oil cooler pipe heavily corroded

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 81,569 miles

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

Nearside Front oil cooler pipe heavily corroded

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

Pass 25 May 2022 81,446 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,546 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 124,315 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all brake pads about 75% to 80% worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,016 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 47,016 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,937 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 GBF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black 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 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

H8 GBF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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