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LF05 WXR

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,410 mi
Last recorded69,410 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 WXR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,410 miles

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

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Various front and rear suspension arm bushes are slightly worn no excessive movement

Various front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,792 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,791 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2020 67,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275-40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 65,468 miles

Signs of heat in offside rear disc but not binding

Fail 21 May 2019 65,465 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Signs of heat in offside rear disc but not binding

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,184 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,474 miles

front o/s tyre wall outer wall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,490 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise offside rear tyre has cut in tread ,no cord showing at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,928 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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LF05 WXR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF05 WXR, 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 LF05 WXR registered?

LF05 WXR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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