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PAP 1X

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,079 mi
Last recorded49,079 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAP 1X
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 49,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover deformed. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 47,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 46,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 46,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 44,500 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 44,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

horn defective.

water in petrol flap

Pass 3 Jun 2021 42,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 40,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,354 miles

Nearside Front window not opening

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,470 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,387 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,057 miles

Both Nearside and offside park brake actuators casings are cracked

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,565 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 31,565 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,849 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,018 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,157 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 12,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PAP 1X is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PAP 1X, 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 PAP 1X registered?

PAP 1X is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PAP 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAP 1X shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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