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LJ55 VXL

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VXL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 85,367 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))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 80,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower rear arm has some movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 80,652 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower rear arm has some movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 74,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 66,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 60,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,496 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 58,463 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,339 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 51,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,104 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 VXL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

LJ55 VXL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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