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S555 GTC

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking at join to shaft, but appears to be preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall & shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside & nearside judder during sweep (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,211 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Fail 7 Sep 2022 76,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,438 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 72,946 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,793 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,112 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

Pass 22 May 2015 68,709 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 68,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,534 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

1 horn noy working 1 number plate not working and adrift

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,795 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

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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S555 GTC is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 S555 GTC, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S555 GTC registered?

S555 GTC is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is S555 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 GTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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