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JDG 156

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests40 (35 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,298 mi
Last recorded37,298 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDG 156
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

35 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 37,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2025 36,191 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2025 36,684 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 36,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,146 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 35,315 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 36,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 32,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 30,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 34,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,673 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,412 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,332 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 27,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,922 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,717 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,173 miles

Front Tyres Worn On The Inside

Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,169 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 21,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,313 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,313 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,222 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,653 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,703 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 20,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,772 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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JDG 156 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JDG 156, 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 JDG 156 registered?

JDG 156 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is JDG 156 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDG 156 shows 40 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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