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NK05 ABU

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,598 mi
Last recorded12,598 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 ABU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 12,598 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 12,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2008 9,547 miles

front tyres worn badly on iner edges

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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NK05 ABU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK05 ABU, 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 NK05 ABU registered?

NK05 ABU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is NK05 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 ABU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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