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RUL 1E

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,403 mi
Last recorded52,403 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUL 1E
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 52,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,263 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,737 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,728 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,438 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,541 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,804 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,704 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front tyres micro cracking inbetween tread

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,821 miles

possible air leak from engine

slight kerb damage to all alloy wheels

small dent in offside front door

under tray slightly damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,492 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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RUL 1E is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc 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 RUL 1E, 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 RUL 1E registered?

RUL 1E is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is RUL 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUL 1E 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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