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TS05 SEL

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,794 mi
Last recorded59,794 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS05 SEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,902 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and has small cut

Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,902 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and has small cut

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,144 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,608 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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TS05 SEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TS05 SEL, 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 TS05 SEL registered?

TS05 SEL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is TS05 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for TS05 SEL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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