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VX05 XXB

2005 Bentley Continental

Gold Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,706 mi
Last recorded22,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XXB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 22,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,172 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,763 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 May 2015 21,335 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 19,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,177 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 16,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,860 miles

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 24 Jul 2008 10,342 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 10,342 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XXB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Gold with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXB, 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

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What year was VX05 XXB registered?

VX05 XXB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 XXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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