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LJ54 RXL

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,571 mi
Last recorded20,571 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 RXL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,571 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 19,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 18,112 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 18,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 14,563 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 13,010 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,247 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 8,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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LJ54 RXL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ54 RXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 RXL registered?

LJ54 RXL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is LJ54 RXL safe to buy?

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