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LJ05 LKM

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LKM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,931 miles

Nearside Front trackend rubber worn

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,181 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,093 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 45,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,550 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,162 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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LJ05 LKM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LJ05 LKM, 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 LJ05 LKM registered?

LJ05 LKM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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