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WJ55 DJE

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,616 mi
Last recorded110,616 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DJE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 110,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,233 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,004 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 102,983 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))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 79,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,429 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 88,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,003 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,060 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f top rear suspension arm some play

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,403 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f top rear suspension arm some play

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,583 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,134 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

no postcode dispayed on rear number plate

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 DJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

WJ55 DJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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