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IJI 17

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 17
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 93,761 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,363 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 80,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,156 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 58,387 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,536 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 49,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,029 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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IJI 17 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 IJI 17, 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 IJI 17 registered?

IJI 17 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is IJI 17 safe to buy?

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