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S14 LUS

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 LUS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,632 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 49,624 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc showing signs of heat (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both old age cracking in tread pattern and down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 May 2021 47,311 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 Also worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 46,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers underneath vehicle restricting view

service due light on dash

Fail 26 May 2020 46,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers underneath vehicle restricting view

service due light on dash

Pass 3 May 2017 40,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,878 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,256 miles

Advise Cut to Outside wall of N/S/F tyre but is not deep enough to reach the ply chords.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 33,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise Cut to Outside wall of N/S/F tyre but is not deep enough to reach the ply chords.

Advise Rear disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Pass 9 May 2013 31,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 25,576 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,535 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,238 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 16,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,601 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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S14 LUS is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S14 LUS, 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 S14 LUS registered?

S14 LUS is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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