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LA05 JON

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,485 mi
Last recorded85,485 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 JON
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 73,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,736 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,909 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,429 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,412 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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LA05 JON is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LA05 JON, 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 LA05 JON registered?

LA05 JON is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LA05 JON safe to buy?

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