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VL 16

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL 16
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,749 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,284 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,666 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,263 miles

engine shields fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 37,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,493 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,457 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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VL 16 is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VL 16, 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 VL 16 registered?

VL 16 is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is VL 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL 16 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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