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WJ55 DHX

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

364,966 mi
Last recorded364,966 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DHX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 364,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 359,531 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on dash

Fail 7 Sep 2021 359,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms warning indicating a fault

Pass 8 Sep 2020 208,854 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 208,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 169,317 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on iner tread/shoulder

Fail 31 May 2019 169,316 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inmsecurer expelling lube (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s front tyre wearing on iner tread/shoulder

Pass 27 Jun 2018 140,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,066 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

o/s inner drive shaft boot signs of perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,292 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 68,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,651 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,058 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,181 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,180 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,200 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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WJ55 DHX is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ55 DHX, 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 WJ55 DHX registered?

WJ55 DHX is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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