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JOE 9W

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

48,443 mi
Last recorded48,443 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 9W
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 46,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 40,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,966 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 34,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,495 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,973 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,746 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,735 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 18,684 miles

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

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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JOE 9W is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JOE 9W, 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 JOE 9W registered?

JOE 9W is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is JOE 9W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOE 9W shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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