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LJ55 GWL

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GWL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 109,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 107,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 98,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 97,328 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,928 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 95,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,449 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage to inner and outer walls

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,505 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 51,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 May 2011 42,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,057 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly scored on inner sides

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,420 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres badly worn on edges

near side rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre very badly worn on edges ( near cords butt none showing )

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 GWL is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc 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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

LJ55 GWL is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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