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PN05 VNU

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,935 mi
Last recorded50,935 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 VNU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 50,235 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 47,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,563 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 VNU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN05 VNU, 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 PN05 VNU registered?

PN05 VNU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is PN05 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN05 VNU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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