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SF05 WNU

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,697 mi
Last recorded29,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 WNU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,697 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 29,697 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,564 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2013 25,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,497 miles

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

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

suspension warning light on

traction control ligh on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,949 miles

Front Disc's getting slightly pitted on Inner edge

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,204 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 22,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,616 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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SF05 WNU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SF05 WNU, 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 SF05 WNU registered?

SF05 WNU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is SF05 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 WNU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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