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SBZ 7961

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 7961
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 68,929 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 68,921 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,128 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,479 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes splitting slightly weakened

rear brake disc worn slightly inner face

Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,404 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened inner face

Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,367 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 47,367 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,888 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear inner faces lipped also (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 45,887 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,077 miles

front and rear brake disc worn

front inner brake pads

offside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,936 miles

offside front tyre getting close to limit

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,748 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 33,512 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,558 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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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?

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