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L66 EFF

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,606 mi
Last recorded98,606 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 EFF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 98,606 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 98,173 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 93,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 90,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,761 miles

small split in offside & nearside inner c.v. gaitors

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ( inner face ) (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,863 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,300 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 72,300 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,175 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,175 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 27,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,383 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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L66 EFF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L66 EFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L66 EFF registered?

L66 EFF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is L66 EFF safe to buy?

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