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DK55 EJL

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,073 mi
Last recorded61,073 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 EJL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,218 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 49,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,541 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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DK55 EJL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DK55 EJL, 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 DK55 EJL registered?

DK55 EJL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DK55 EJL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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