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W17 REL

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,862 mi
Last recorded53,862 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 REL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,862 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 49,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,239 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,646 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 11,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W17 REL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W17 REL, 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 W17 REL registered?

W17 REL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is W17 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W17 REL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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