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HF55 FJE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,436 mi
Last recorded109,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 FJE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,768 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 103,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,055 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,740 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,680 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,603 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,190 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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HF55 FJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HF55 FJE, 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 HF55 FJE registered?

HF55 FJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is HF55 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 FJE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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