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LJ55 GWE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,977 mi
Last recorded73,977 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,046 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,297 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 67,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,195 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,844 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,547 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 33,519 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,829 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 GWE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GWE, 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 LJ55 GWE registered?

LJ55 GWE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LJ55 GWE safe to buy?

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