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JIG 617

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,835 mi
Last recorded46,835 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 617
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 46,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 44,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,635 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,342 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,406 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,206 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area Nearside front

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,624 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 21,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,991 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2012 13,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,537 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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JIG 617 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 90.5%.

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 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 JIG 617, 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 JIG 617 registered?

JIG 617 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is JIG 617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 617 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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