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R5 RXU

2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,516 mi
Last recorded38,516 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RXU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 38,516 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 38,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 36,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 35,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 30,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,061 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,829 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,445 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,327 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 14,189 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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R5 RXU is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 R5 RXU, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 RXU registered?

R5 RXU is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is R5 RXU safe to buy?

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