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VX05 XYU

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,119 mi
Last recorded28,119 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XYU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2024 28,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 27,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 24,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,695 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,895 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,618 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,345 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 11,522 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,227 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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VX05 XYU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VX05 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

VX05 XYU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is VX05 XYU safe to buy?

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