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SN55 APO

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,125 mi
Last recorded75,125 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 APO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,221 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,174 miles

emissions fluctuate

Fail 8 Oct 2020 65,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,646 miles

tpms lamp on

Fail 9 Oct 2019 65,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

tpms lamp on

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,698 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,090 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,565 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,728 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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SN55 APO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN55 APO, 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 SN55 APO registered?

SN55 APO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SN55 APO safe to buy?

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