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N1 JJY

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,153 mi
Last recorded68,153 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 JJY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 48,568 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 48,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,661 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,834 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 38,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 35,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,290 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N1 JJY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N1 JJY, 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 N1 JJY registered?

N1 JJY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is N1 JJY safe to buy?

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