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JA03 TAR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA03 TAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,728 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,895 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,549 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Tyre Pressure Monitor System warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,317 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,496 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 22,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,058 miles

cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall

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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JA03 TAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JA03 TAR, 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 JA03 TAR registered?

JA03 TAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is JA03 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA03 TAR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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