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LJ05 LMF

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LMF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,219 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,393 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,782 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 39,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 LMF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ05 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

LJ05 LMF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is LJ05 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 LMF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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