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WK55 HJE

2005 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,910 mi
Last recorded33,910 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 HJE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 33,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,240 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Sep 2015 30,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,642 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,732 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear fog inop

Fail 4 Feb 2013 24,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear fog inop

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,182 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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WK55 HJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WK55 HJE, 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 WK55 HJE registered?

WK55 HJE is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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