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J700 AVE

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 AVE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 49,595 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 49,594 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,406 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,279 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,734 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,434 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,175 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,587 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 25,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,832 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,823 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,946 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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J700 AVE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 J700 AVE, 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 J700 AVE registered?

J700 AVE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is J700 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 AVE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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