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W21 SHR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,089 mi
Last recorded55,089 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 SHR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 50,052 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 50,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2023 43,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 42,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2021 41,459 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 39,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 33,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,264 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,039 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 27,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,692 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,113 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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W21 SHR 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 94.4%.

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 W21 SHR, 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

How do I check the history of W21 SHR?

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What year was W21 SHR registered?

W21 SHR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is W21 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W21 SHR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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