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CN54 LCG

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 LCG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 96,030 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,710 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 92,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,023 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 85,928 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,757 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly tight when spun by hand

engine management light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,751 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,705 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,728 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,777 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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CN54 LCG is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CN54 LCG, 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 CN54 LCG registered?

CN54 LCG is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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The MOT history for CN54 LCG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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