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P300 SHY

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 SHY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 87,915 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 87,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 85,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 78,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 73,656 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 73,630 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Nearside rear caliper noisy in operation. (3.1.7)

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

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 70,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,725 miles

N/S/R tyre has small cuts within tread.

O/S/R tyre has slight cracking within inner tyre wall.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,380 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,350 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,820 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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P300 SHY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P300 SHY, 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 P300 SHY registered?

P300 SHY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is P300 SHY safe to buy?

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