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LJ05 TKF

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,838 mi
Last recorded133,838 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 TKF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 133,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 133,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 132,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,495 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 123,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,457 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 117,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,659 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,526 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,520 miles

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

Offside Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,628 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 TKF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

LJ05 TKF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LJ05 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 TKF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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