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W888 ELM

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,939 mi
Last recorded43,939 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 ELM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 43,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 41,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 40,312 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 44,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,582 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 32,559 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)

advise on cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

engine covers / undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,149 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 25,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen has a stonechip

offside rear fog lamp water trapped inside

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 21,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,024 miles

deep cut on o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,700 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 10,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,015 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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W888 ELM 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 78.9%.

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 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 W888 ELM, 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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W888 ELM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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