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LJ55 VXA

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,516 mi
Last recorded41,516 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,516 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,394 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,965 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perishing/ splitting on tread, no structure or cords visible.

Offside Rear slightly perishing/ splitting on tread, no structure or cords visible.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,869 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 28,869 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 28,018 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 22,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,321 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 VXA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

LJ55 VXA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 VXA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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