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LH55 AHU

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

29,016 mi
Last recorded29,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH55 AHU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 29,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 27,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 26,864 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 23,566 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 21,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 19,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 19,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 14,638 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 13,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 12,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 11,819 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TPMS Light ON

Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,897 miles

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Fail 25 Jul 2016 10,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2015 10,042 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 10,041 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,323 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 8,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,387 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,521 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 5,196 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 4,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,244 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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LH55 AHU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LH55 AHU, 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 LH55 AHU registered?

LH55 AHU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is LH55 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH55 AHU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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