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X4 CHL

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 CHL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025

Central dash screen that displays odometer faulty

Engine oil dipstick incomplete

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Characters have a 3D or highlighting effect (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 25,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters have a 3D or highlighting effect (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

engine oil dip stick broken & incomplete

Pass 23 Jan 2023 24,768 miles

Headlight washers inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear number plate has chrome 3D effect, unlikely to be misread

TPMS Light on, message reads TMPS system fault

Pass 30 Nov 2021 24,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate characters have 3D effect, but are unlikely to be misread

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

engine oil dipstick broken

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated & message reads T.P.M.S fault

Fail 30 Nov 2021 24,204 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault P.R.S warning lamp illuminated at beginning of & during test, but not at the end of the test. repeated start up sequence twice & checked ESC switch, no further fault found (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate characters have 3D effect, but are unlikely to be misread

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

engine oil dipstick broken

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated & message reads T.P.M.S fault

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear registration plate has shaded characters but unlikely to be misread

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate has shaded characters but unlikely to be misread

Spare tyre defective appears to be under inflated ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine oil dipstick broken

Fail 29 Oct 2018 21,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear registration plate has shaded characters but unlikely to be misread

Spare tyre defective appears to be under inflated ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

Rear registration plate has shaded characters but unlikely to be misread

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,839 miles

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear reg plate made to have a 3D effect

TPMS light illuminated

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 12,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,292 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,289 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 7,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 7,441 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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X4 CHL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X4 CHL, 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 X4 CHL registered?

X4 CHL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is X4 CHL safe to buy?

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