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N800 TAP

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

59,233 mi
Last recorded59,233 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN800 TAP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,233 miles

front inner brake pads worn close to sensor

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2025 67,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 58,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 49,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 51,050 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 38,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,219 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 30,304 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,410 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 48,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,231 miles

Offside Front Upper C Link Rubber Bush Cracking

Rear Fog Switch Coming Adrift - Still Secure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,145 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut in side wall.

Pass 26 May 2016 38,144 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut in side wall.

Fail 23 May 2016 38,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has deep cut in side wall.

Pass 19 May 2015 36,897 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,406 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,011 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,883 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,116 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,209 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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N800 TAP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 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 N800 TAP, 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 N800 TAP registered?

N800 TAP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is N800 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N800 TAP shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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