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K17 TTU

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,794 mi
Last recorded95,794 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 TTU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 95,794 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 95,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,416 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorating slightly

offside front inner cv boot perishing at outer clip slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS TURNED OFF

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,750 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 40,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,697 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 31,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,706 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,697 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,716 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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K17 TTU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K17 TTU, 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 K17 TTU registered?

K17 TTU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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