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LK55 LBE

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,350 mi
Last recorded79,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 LBE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 79,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 71,735 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity both front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,238 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 58,133 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 9 May 2013 55,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,867 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,976 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,129 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,951 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 22,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LK55 LBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LK55 LBE, 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.

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What year was LK55 LBE registered?

LK55 LBE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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