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MX55 EOW

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,286 mi
Last recorded68,286 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 EOW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 68,286 miles

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

Rear 10 years old tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 56,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 53,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,411 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,386 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,108 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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MX55 EOW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MX55 EOW, 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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MX55 EOW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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