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XXX 1N

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,284 mi
Last recorded70,284 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXX 1N
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 70,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear stop lamp unable to determine if wired to vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall coverings damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 68,404 miles

Central Rear stop lamp unable to determine if wired to vehicle

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON SYSTEM FAULT

Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,217 miles

Both front suspension strut dust and dirt covers split and deteriorated.

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,020 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working but unable to determine if wired to vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has cuts exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop lamp not working but unable to determine if wired to vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pad material just starting to wear thin. OSF worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate All pressures checked and lamp still shows. System not resetting. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 55,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pad material just starting to wear thin. OSF worse (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate All pressures checked and lamp still shows. System not resetting. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,578 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 44,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lamp defect on dash display/high level rear brake lamp n/w as well.heigh display lamp on.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 41,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lamp defect on dash display/high level rear brake lamp n/w as well.heigh display lamp on.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Waning light on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,724 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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XXX 1N is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XXX 1N, 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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XXX 1N is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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