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HF05 JPO

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 JPO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,052 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 66,052 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated will not open (8.4.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 65,895 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated will not open (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 65,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,961 miles

advise correct plates fitted at time of test

advise tyre tpms light remains on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 61,961 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise tyre tpms light remains on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,085 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,079 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2011 41,050 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 39,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 24,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 22,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 185,323 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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HF05 JPO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HF05 JPO, 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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HF05 JPO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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