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VIJ 591

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,464 mi
Last recorded105,464 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 591
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,161 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,432 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,706 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,869 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,496 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,439 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2010 22,166 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,377 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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VIJ 591 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VIJ 591, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VIJ 591?

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What year was VIJ 591 registered?

VIJ 591 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is VIJ 591 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 591 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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