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N6 WBV

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,841 mi
Last recorded70,841 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 WBV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2025 70,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,789 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,654 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,437 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/r exhaust pipe not aligned

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,827 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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N6 WBV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N6 WBV, 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 N6 WBV registered?

N6 WBV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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