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S205 KLP

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,392 mi
Last recorded16,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 KLP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 16,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 16,392 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All rear brake lights are not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is severely perished and cord is exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 16,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 16,384 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 16,378 miles

Front both front tyres excessively cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 16,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 16,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play[suspension damper]

Fail 14 Jan 2022 16,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play[suspension damper]

steering rack has minor leak.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 16,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack has minor leak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 16,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 16,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 14,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 14,554 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,420 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,798 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,940 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,619 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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S205 KLP is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 S205 KLP, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S205 KLP registered?

S205 KLP is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S205 KLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 KLP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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