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P16 WPH

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 WPH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,638 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 165,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 158,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 157,303 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,211 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 77,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,558 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 68,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 64,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 62,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,721 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,853 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,845 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 29,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P16 WPH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P16 WPH, 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 P16 WPH registered?

P16 WPH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is P16 WPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 WPH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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