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L1 SUF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,513 mi
Last recorded46,513 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SUF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 45,068 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 44,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 43,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 42,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 41,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 36,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,821 miles

os and nsf discs corodded on inside

Fail 4 Apr 2011 27,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

os and nsf discs corodded on inside

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,545 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L1 SUF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 L1 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L1 SUF registered?

L1 SUF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is L1 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 SUF 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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