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LJ55 VXY

2006 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VXY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 102,650 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 95,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 86,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,138 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,752 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,384 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing

front no plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2013 66,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,602 miles

slight wear to front brake discs and offside rear tyre.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,171 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 VXY is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

LJ55 VXY is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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