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S3 GHW

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GHW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,389 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,982 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 77,954 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,875 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 69,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2018 65,099 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,551 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,318 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,639 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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S3 GHW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S3 GHW, 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 S3 GHW registered?

S3 GHW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is S3 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 GHW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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