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LJ05 TGF

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,434 mi
Last recorded68,434 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 68,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 40,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

correctly spaced registration plates fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2019 34,885 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

correctly spaced registration plates fitted at time of test

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,544 miles

correctly spaced registration plates fitted at time of test

engine cover and undertray fitted

offside front wheel has a slight crack

Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,427 miles

Engine covers and undertray fitted

Offside and Nearside front tyres has a groove on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 20,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 18,307 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 16,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 14,621 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TGF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

LJ05 TGF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is LJ05 TGF safe to buy?

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