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R3 FTP

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,454 mi
Last recorded132,454 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FTP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 132,454 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 126,448 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 109,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,442 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 104,442 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,712 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,468 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,785 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brakes very worn

rear brakes worn

strong advise exhaust clamp fractured

strong advise ns door mirror glass broken

strong advise very deep cut nsf tyre, cords not exposed at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2013 51,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brakes very worn

osr tyre getting worn

rear brakes worn

strong advise exhaust clamp fractured

strong advise ns door mirror glass broken

strong advise very deep cut nsf tyre, cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,337 miles

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 39,337 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,387 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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R3 FTP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R3 FTP, 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 R3 FTP registered?

R3 FTP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is R3 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 FTP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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