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W1 TOF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,470 mi
Last recorded47,470 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 TOF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 47,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,977 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 42,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,679 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 30,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,618 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,434 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 14,434 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,339 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 5,775 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 5,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W1 TOF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W1 TOF, 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 W1 TOF registered?

W1 TOF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is W1 TOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 TOF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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