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K888 GJE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,853 mi
Last recorded58,853 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 GJE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,853 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,724 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,009 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,650 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,578 miles

Front ( offside + nearside) Tyre has a cut on tread side but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on tread side but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,575 miles

advise front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,075 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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K888 GJE 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 100%.

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 K888 GJE, 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 K888 GJE registered?

K888 GJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is K888 GJE safe to buy?

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