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J777 EON

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,977 mi
Last recorded77,977 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 EON
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,977 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 77,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsf and osf upper wishbone arms have play

tpms light on

Fail 16 Jul 2021 74,218 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsf and osf upper wishbone arms have play

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,928 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 73,905 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on dash.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,346 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked child seat there

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,397 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,465 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/r tyre (not to cords)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 44,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,859 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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J777 EON is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J777 EON, 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 J777 EON registered?

J777 EON is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is J777 EON safe to buy?

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