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T40 JPH

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,329 mi
Last recorded37,329 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 JPH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,329 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 37,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 33,117 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 33,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 31,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 23,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 23,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,561 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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T40 JPH is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T40 JPH, 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 T40 JPH registered?

T40 JPH is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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