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Y99 DEA

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,217 mi
Last recorded46,217 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 DEA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 46,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,208 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 46,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 105y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/19 105y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 45,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 45,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,540 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,251 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,187 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 35,065 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,510 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 34,510 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,229 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,286 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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Y99 DEA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y99 DEA, 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 Y99 DEA registered?

Y99 DEA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is Y99 DEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 DEA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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