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LJ05 TEU

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TEU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,295 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,746 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,577 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 TEU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

LJ05 TEU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is LJ05 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 TEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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