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SN05 NNP

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 NNP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 115,099 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 115,099 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 107,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,558 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost on sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,809 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 104,809 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 101,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area ( two clamps broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer on o/side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust joint clamp broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm @time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 96,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 81,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,875 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,833 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,833 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,383 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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SN05 NNP 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 SN05 NNP, 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 SN05 NNP registered?

SN05 NNP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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