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JW55 PUR

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW55 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,275 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 72,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,888 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 71,888 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 71,849 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 4x clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

tpms monitoring system indicating fault

Fail 1 Feb 2024 70,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm to subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer link (rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm to subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer link (rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 64,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,431 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,638 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 48,638 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,058 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 20,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 15,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 5,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 2,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,027 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 1,824 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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JW55 PUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JW55 PUR, 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 JW55 PUR registered?

JW55 PUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is JW55 PUR safe to buy?

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