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LJ55 VYE

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,005 mi
Last recorded36,005 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2024 36,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 35,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 34,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,319 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 26,977 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 23,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,983 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,392 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 21,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,252 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 VYE 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 100%.

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 VYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 VYE registered?

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

Is LJ55 VYE safe to buy?

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