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MJ55 XEX

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,369 mi
Last recorded16,369 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 XEX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 14,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 13,705 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 13,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 12,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroaded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroaded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 11,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) worn through due to tyre dissintegration (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords metal plys showing (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 11,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 9,263 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,042 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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MJ55 XEX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MJ55 XEX, 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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MJ55 XEX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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