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LX55 EYY

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,882 mi
Last recorded109,882 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 EYY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,721 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 100,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,807 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on wear bars

advise o/s/f tyre tread low

Fail 29 Sep 2009 41,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,093 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,520 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 EYY is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

LX55 EYY is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is LX55 EYY safe to buy?

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