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VX55 EAG

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 EAG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,949 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 82,946 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 80,576 miles

tpms lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2024 80,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms lamp on

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 79,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,813 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,700 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Electronic park brake actuator cracked

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit and is worn badly on inner edge

Offside Electronic park brake actuator cracked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system switched off

Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,649 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Apr 2015 64,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,983 miles

front number plate cracked.

nearside front indicator lamp/ puddle lamp damaged.[taped up].

offside rear tyre only 2mm.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,310 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,763 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)

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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VX55 EAG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX55 EAG, 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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VX55 EAG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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