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S605 GGP

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,629 mi
Last recorded39,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 GGP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 39,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 39,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,005 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,005 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,509 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,329 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,426 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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S605 GGP is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 S605 GGP, 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.

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What year was S605 GGP registered?

S605 GGP is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S605 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 GGP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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