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LJ57 RUV

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,933 mi
Last recorded72,933 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 RUV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,933 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,275 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuriing testable items from view of test

Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,962 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,236 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,240 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 39,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,772 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,427 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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LJ57 RUV is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 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 LJ57 RUV, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ57 RUV registered?

LJ57 RUV is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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