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Y13 DAB

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,782 mi
Last recorded49,782 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 DAB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 49,782 miles

Brake wear warning illuminated on dash.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but sealing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 48,552 miles

Brake wear warning illuminated on dash.

Fuel cap seal perished but sealing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 46,049 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just in advise change (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just in advise change (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 37,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,431 miles

TPM TURNED OFF

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,026 miles

Washers weak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side mirror lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,914 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,036 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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Y13 DAB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y13 DAB, 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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Y13 DAB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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