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V222 NUT

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,185 mi
Last recorded81,185 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 NUT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 81,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 81,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 80,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 80,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 80,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 80,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,403 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,253 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,253 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,130 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,753 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,514 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,548 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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V222 NUT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V222 NUT, 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 V222 NUT registered?

V222 NUT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is V222 NUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V222 NUT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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