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J2 OPX

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 OPX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 96,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,660 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 82,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 76,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 53,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting near to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undershields fitted blocking view

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak automatic gearbox

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,977 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise to hub / wheel bearing

engine and underbody protective covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to both front brake disc inner surfaceon edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,689 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2011 35,057 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,779 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 26,842 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,868 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,700 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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J2 OPX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J2 OPX, 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 J2 OPX registered?

J2 OPX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is J2 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 OPX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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