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R999 PWH

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,383 mi
Last recorded50,383 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 PWH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 50,383 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 50,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 50,352 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 50,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,171 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,812 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,963 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,026 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,124 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,767 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 26,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,682 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 22,682 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,548 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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R999 PWH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R999 PWH, 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 R999 PWH registered?

R999 PWH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is R999 PWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 PWH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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