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SF55 FNN

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 FNN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 79,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,990 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,434 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,526 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 67,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,061 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 65,989 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,375 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,551 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 18,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,316 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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SF55 FNN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SF55 FNN, 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 SF55 FNN registered?

SF55 FNN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SF55 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 FNN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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