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P5 RAJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,561 mi
Last recorded49,561 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 RAJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 49,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,564 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,041 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,188 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,468 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,552 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,928 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut to outer wall.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,002 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,751 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,751 miles

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

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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P5 RAJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P5 RAJ, 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 P5 RAJ registered?

P5 RAJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is P5 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 RAJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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