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SN05 PTU

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,680 mi
Last recorded40,680 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 PTU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,138 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air bag light flashes intermitant.

o/s/f lower arm (rear) bush deteriorated,no excess movment.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light flashing (intermitant)

Pass 29 May 2009 32,893 miles

drivers front tyre wearing on inside edge

incorrectly spaced number plates in boot possibly be fitted at later date

Pass 27 May 2009 32,893 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Fail 26 May 2009 32,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack on tread

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 PTU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

SN05 PTU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SN05 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 PTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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