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MP55 GCZ

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,286 mi
Last recorded75,286 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 GCZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,286 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,262 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,176 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NO COMMUNICATION FOR ENGINE SPEED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,425 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 74,425 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,328 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 63,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,266 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,078 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 40,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MP55 GCZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MP55 GCZ, 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 MP55 GCZ registered?

MP55 GCZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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