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PN05 VND

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 VND
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 100,255 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 100,255 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,767 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,649 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 95,644 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under covers.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,536 miles

engine & under covers.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine & under covers.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 81,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,865 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,181 miles

airbag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,973 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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PN05 VND is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN05 VND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN05 VND registered?

PN05 VND is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is PN05 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN05 VND shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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