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LJ55 BYR

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,953 mi
Last recorded66,953 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 BYR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,953 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,868 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,982 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,950 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,251 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 BYR is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 BYR, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 BYR registered?

LJ55 BYR is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is LJ55 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 BYR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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