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SA51 PRA

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,210 mi
Last recorded103,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 PRA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,210 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,664 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 120,442 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 101,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 143,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,112 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,421 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 76,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 74,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,303 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA51 PRA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SA51 PRA, 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 SA51 PRA registered?

SA51 PRA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is SA51 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 PRA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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