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SY05 EXU

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,045 mi
Last recorded30,045 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 EXU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 30,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,670 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 27,711 miles

Front brake discs lightly rusty on inner edges - look like needs use

Nearside Front headlamp pattern weak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front both fr tyres on limit - 275/35r20

Rear both rear tyres badly perished on sidewalls and near limit

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 22,187 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

enginmangment light on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,567 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 17,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,737 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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SY05 EXU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SY05 EXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY05 EXU registered?

SY05 EXU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is SY05 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 EXU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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