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UR05 TAR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,840 mi
Last recorded37,840 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR05 TAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 37,840 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 36,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,376 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 34,298 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 34,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,575 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,915 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,358 miles

TPMS light on

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,521 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,130 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

both anti roll bar bushes poor condtion

engine mangerment light on

Pass 10 Aug 2013 20,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,643 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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UR05 TAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UR05 TAR, 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 UR05 TAR registered?

UR05 TAR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is UR05 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for UR05 TAR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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