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L5 JAP

1999 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,702 mi
Last recorded54,702 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 JAP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,702 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,523 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 52,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,455 miles

the nearside front and both rear tyres are wearing very thin on the extreme edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,714 miles

Offside track rod ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,959 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,921 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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L5 JAP is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 L5 JAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 JAP registered?

L5 JAP is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is L5 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 JAP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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