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W1 TUT

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,451 mi
Last recorded82,451 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 82,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,427 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 81,943 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,267 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,669 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,980 miles

off side front tyre sidewall damaged - suspect tyre run under inflated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,030 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,030 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,242 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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W1 TUT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W1 TUT, 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 TUT registered?

W1 TUT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W1 TUT safe to buy?

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