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MV05 HYL

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 HYL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 142,776 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 51,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,525 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 47,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 46,165 miles

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2015 43,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 36,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 18,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,715 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 18,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,713 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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MV05 HYL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 MV05 HYL, 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 MV05 HYL registered?

MV05 HYL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 HYL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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