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J16 GOV

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,080 mi
Last recorded67,080 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GOV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,472 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,657 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,482 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 60,482 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,818 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,396 miles

both front and rear number plates are stuck on top of plates.

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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J16 GOV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J16 GOV, 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 J16 GOV registered?

J16 GOV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is J16 GOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 GOV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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