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LX55 AUP

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,337 mi
Last recorded28,337 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 AUP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,725 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 26,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 26,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing heavy on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing heavy on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing heavy on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2017 24,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,135 miles

front brake pad sensor wires have been cut.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 20,231 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,383 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 16,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 14,356 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,267 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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LX55 AUP is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX55 AUP, 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 LX55 AUP registered?

LX55 AUP is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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