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NT55 KJU

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,623 mi
Last recorded77,623 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 KJU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,623 miles

Central Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust sleeve cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust sleeve cracked

T.P.S WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust sleeve cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear exhaust sleeve cracked

T.P.S WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 23 May 2019 75,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted/ rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 May 2018 71,826 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,770 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,159 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011

advise parking brake warning light on but operates correctly

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,550 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,401 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,049 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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NT55 KJU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NT55 KJU, 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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NT55 KJU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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