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LJ55 VYM

2006 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,634 mi
Last recorded45,634 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VYM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 56,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012 54,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,014 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 47,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,543 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 35,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,459 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 VYM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

LJ55 VYM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is LJ55 VYM safe to buy?

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