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MV55 GYX

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,233 mi
Last recorded171,233 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 GYX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2024 171,233 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 170,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 170,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 169,595 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 168,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 168,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 167,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 167,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 166,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 162,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 158,519 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 132,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,920 miles

o/s/r tyre screw in inner sidewall.

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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MV55 GYX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MV55 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV55 GYX registered?

MV55 GYX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MV55 GYX safe to buy?

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