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L8 LOT

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 LOT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,803 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,145 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 41,145 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,810 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,298 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,292 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,593 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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L8 LOT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L8 LOT, 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 L8 LOT registered?

L8 LOT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is L8 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 LOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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