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P66 GFM

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,074 mi
Last recorded40,074 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 GFM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 40,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 39,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,221 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 38,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 38,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,633 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 37,625 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,811 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,317 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,135 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,898 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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P66 GFM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P66 GFM, 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 P66 GFM registered?

P66 GFM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is P66 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P66 GFM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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