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VX55 FLB

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,718 mi
Last recorded76,718 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 72,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,778 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 68,743 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,894 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2017 39,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,418 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall

vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,198 miles

n/s/r tyre has s/wall damage

Pass 14 Dec 2013 23,337 miles

damaged side wall offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,789 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm in tread.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,289 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,428 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 4,673 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 4,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 3,304 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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VX55 FLB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX55 FLB, 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 VX55 FLB registered?

VX55 FLB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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