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PTR 398

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTR 398
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 43,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 40,987 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 30,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,058 miles

emission on Upper limit's, Co fast idle

Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,569 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 19,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 13,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,956 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 9,239 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,085 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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PTR 398 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PTR 398, 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

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What year was PTR 398 registered?

PTR 398 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is PTR 398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTR 398 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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