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L21 NUN

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 NUN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 92,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material second brake pipe on the n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 91,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 89,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

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

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 84,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,067 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,503 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 46,272 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,195 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,840 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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L21 NUN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L21 NUN, 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 L21 NUN registered?

L21 NUN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is L21 NUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 NUN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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