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L2 FAP

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,600 mi
Last recorded48,600 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 FAP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 48,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 48,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,072 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,299 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,404 miles

Coolant leak ()

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,766 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,973 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 13,661 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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L2 FAP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L2 FAP, 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 L2 FAP registered?

L2 FAP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is L2 FAP safe to buy?

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