MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
nearside and offside front lower arm bushes splitting slightly weakened
rear brake disc worn slightly inner face
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside front lower arm bushes splitting slightly weakened
rear brake disc worn slightly inner face
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear brake disc worn not weakened inner face
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear inner faces lipped also (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking Inner wheel arche corroded leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear inner faces lipped also (3.5.1i)
front and rear brake disc worn
front inner brake pads
offside front tyre getting close to limit
offside front tyre getting close to limit
oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBZ 7961 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 SBZ 7961, 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 SBZ 7961 registered?
SBZ 7961 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 May 2005.
Is SBZ 7961 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBZ 7961 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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