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MX05 JPO

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,991 mi
Last recorded105,991 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 JPO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,991 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 103,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,206 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 96,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,776 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,487 miles

advise 2x exhaust clamps crroded rear

Fail 15 Sep 2016 82,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

advise 2x exhaust clamps crroded rear

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 79,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,908 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,102 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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MX05 JPO is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX05 JPO, 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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MX05 JPO is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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