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LJ11 BYV

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,992 mi
Last recorded49,992 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 BYV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 43,898 miles

TPM on

Fail 21 Sep 2022 43,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPM on

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 35,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,226 miles

t.p.s light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,059 miles

both front tyre have deep cuts in outer side wall

Fail 28 Apr 2014 23,059 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre have deep cuts in outer side wall

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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LJ11 BYV is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 LJ11 BYV, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ11 BYV registered?

LJ11 BYV is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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The MOT history for LJ11 BYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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