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S50 VEA

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 VEA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 98,170 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,608 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,830 miles

O/S/R Lamp is damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,188 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 80,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

TPM light on indicating a fault

high mounted stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn/pitted/corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,709 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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S50 VEA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S50 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S50 VEA registered?

S50 VEA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is S50 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 VEA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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