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P17 PRW

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,826 mi
Last recorded53,826 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 PRW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,763 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,490 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 46,533 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 44,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40R19 has only 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 44,794 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 43,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 2.5mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,308 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2014 35,621 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight perishing

offside rear tyre has two nails in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,390 miles

all brake pads are wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,814 miles

various stone chips in windscreen outside a zone and inside 40mm cicle.

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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P17 PRW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P17 PRW, 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 P17 PRW registered?

P17 PRW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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