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LJ05 TGE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,665 mi
Last recorded24,665 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TGE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 24,665 miles

3rd brake light not working

both front tyres cracking [side walls]

Fail 26 Apr 2018 24,663 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

3rd brake light not working

both front tyres cracking [side walls]

engine check light on.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,384 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty.

front tyres cracking.

rear tyres cracking.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 39,384 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

bulb warning light on /number light n/w

front brake discs slightly rusty.

front tyres cracking.

rear number plate holder loose.

rear tyres cracking.

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 TGE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

LJ05 TGE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LJ05 TGE safe to buy?

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