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XX53 MTC

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 MTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 91,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,138 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,545 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,182 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,870 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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XX53 MTC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XX53 MTC, 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 XX53 MTC registered?

XX53 MTC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is XX53 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX53 MTC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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