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1999 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests38 (33 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.8%

Mileage

60,116 mi
Last recorded60,116 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 LPW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

33 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,116 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2026 39,584 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 39,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,983 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,803 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,950 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 37,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 59,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,615 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 36,479 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,164 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,378 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,633 miles

rear upper stop light diconnected by customer

Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,615 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,066 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 23,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,681 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 47,495 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,831 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,935 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 31,156 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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5 LPW is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.8%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 5 LPW, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 LPW registered?

5 LPW is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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