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MB55 PUR

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,327 mi
Last recorded58,327 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB55 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,327 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,206 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,486 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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MB55 PUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MB55 PUR, 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 MB55 PUR registered?

MB55 PUR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is MB55 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB55 PUR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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