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M888 PRD

2005 Bentley Continental

Purple Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,940 mi
Last recorded188,940 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 PRD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 188,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 176,056 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 166,519 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 94,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,822 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Pass 28 May 2015 85,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 84,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,822 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,317 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 82,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,898 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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M888 PRD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Purple 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 M888 PRD, 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 M888 PRD registered?

M888 PRD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is M888 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 PRD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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