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LJ05 THZ

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,673 mi
Last recorded126,673 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 THZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,673 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 123,783 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,820 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,186 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,412 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 107,112 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 103,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,375 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 60,375 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,675 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,259 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 THZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,988cc 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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

LJ05 THZ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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