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P29 OST

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

144,574 mi
Last recorded144,574 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 OST
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 144,574 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 224,265 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nsr and osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers on sills

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,282 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 127,675 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted masking some testable items

offside front cv boot slight weep from fixing

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,518 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,094 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 117,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 115,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,187 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 102,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 89,753 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 89,753 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,157 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 78,765 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 62,250 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,121 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 47,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,598 miles

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

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

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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P29 OST is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black 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 P29 OST, 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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P29 OST is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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