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LJ55 GVU

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,902 mi
Last recorded22,902 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GVU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 21,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,017 miles

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

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 GVU is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

LJ55 GVU is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LJ55 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 GVU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ55 GVU have outstanding finance?

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