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HD05 UPP

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,629 mi
Last recorded40,629 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UPP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 40,629 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2024 36,441 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 36,433 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,810 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 28,647 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 May 2020 27,460 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,612 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 17,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,926 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2011 14,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 13,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,167 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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HD05 UPP 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 HD05 UPP, 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 HD05 UPP registered?

HD05 UPP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is HD05 UPP safe to buy?

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