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PMA 1F

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 1F
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,117 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 79,078 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 79,077 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 68,214 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 68,214 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,162 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,925 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 47,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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PMA 1F is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PMA 1F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PMA 1F?

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What year was PMA 1F registered?

PMA 1F is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is PMA 1F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMA 1F shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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