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LJ55 VXX

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,479 mi
Last recorded107,479 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VXX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 107,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 62,355 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,656 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,414 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 43,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 41,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,864 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,780 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,253 miles

Small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2011 8,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 7,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 6,471 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 VXX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

LJ55 VXX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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