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LJ56 XYY

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,415 mi
Last recorded22,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 XYY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 22,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 21,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 21,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 20,041 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 19,545 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 19,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,431 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 18,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,177 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 18,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 17,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,407 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,475 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 8,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 6,420 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 3,879 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 XYY is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LJ56 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

LJ56 XYY is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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