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V8 OSU

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,473 mi
Last recorded62,473 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OSU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,473 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 62,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 55,129 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,168 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,052 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,056 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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V8 OSU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V8 OSU, 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 V8 OSU registered?

V8 OSU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is V8 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 OSU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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