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M17 DJG

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,733 mi
Last recorded112,733 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 DJG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,760 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION,, (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,952 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing arch damadged

Nearside outter sill cover damadged

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap interior switch not working

tyre pressure moniter system switched off

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,035 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS lower rear arms bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wing slightly damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS lower rear arms bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wing slightly damaged

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

Pass 13 May 2019 73,495 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 73,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,955 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 67,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,833 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,457 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,396 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,556 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,030 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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M17 DJG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M17 DJG, 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 M17 DJG registered?

M17 DJG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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