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SN55 XBV

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 XBV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,928 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 127,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 127,903 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested SUSPENSION STUCK ON LOW DANGEROUS TO CARRY ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected AIR SUSPENSION STUCK ON LOW (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,263 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 120,263 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,723 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,164 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources up to 50% not functioning (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,967 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2019 104,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2018 98,473 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 89,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and possibly punctured (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 84,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under nearside front wheel arch (2.3.3b)

MIL light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,321 miles

both front suspension lower (rear) arms have movement. Refer to bentley for tolerances on movment

various scratches and abrasions on vehicle body

Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension lower (rear) arms have movement. Refer to bentley for tolerances on movment

various scratches and abrasions on vehicle body

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread ,

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,712 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 17,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SN55 XBV is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SN55 XBV, 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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SN55 XBV is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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