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LJ56 XYU

2007 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,394 mi
Last recorded42,394 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 XYU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,394 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 29 May 2025 39,021 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 34,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 30,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 22,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 22,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished on outer edge but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished on outer edge but not exposing cords

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished on outer edge but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished on outer edge but not exposing cords

Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 21,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 21,072 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,565 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,915 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 10,094 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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LJ56 XYU is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 LJ56 XYU, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ56 XYU registered?

LJ56 XYU is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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