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J18 DFP

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,334 mi
Last recorded37,334 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 DFP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,334 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,122 miles

Front discs corroded on inners

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management waring light on

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,981 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management waring light on

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,861 miles

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

engine management light on

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,827 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 25,826 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,048 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,446 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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J18 DFP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J18 DFP, 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 J18 DFP registered?

J18 DFP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is J18 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 DFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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