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LJ55 BWD

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 BWD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2018
Fail 29 Jul 2018

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017

engine management light's on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,572 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,556 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,556 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,717 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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LJ55 BWD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ55 BWD, 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 LJ55 BWD registered?

LJ55 BWD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is LJ55 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 BWD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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