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RIG 3840

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 3840
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,059 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,083 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 77,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,345 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,173 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2010 42,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,560 miles

front lower arm bushes weak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,420 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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RIG 3840 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RIG 3840, 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 RIG 3840 registered?

RIG 3840 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is RIG 3840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 3840 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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