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VX05 VTP

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,434 mi
Last recorded150,434 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 VTP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 150,434 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 145,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,126 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,118 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 77,338 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 73,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,448 miles

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front pads poss low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,844 miles

frt tyres worn close to limit

Fail 6 Feb 2009 45,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

The front and rear brake discs and pads are worn but still passable.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 40,834 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

The front and rear brake discs and pads are worn but still passable.

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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VX05 VTP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX05 VTP, 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 VX05 VTP registered?

VX05 VTP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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