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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 6,750 cc

L5 JAPMOT history

L5 JAP is a red petrol Bentley Continental first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,105 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JAP was last recorded at 55,105 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,702 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
1,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,105 miles
  • 2025 – 54,702 miles
  • 2024 – 54,230 miles
  • 2023 – 54,059 miles
  • 2022 – 53,839 miles
  • 2021 – 53,528 miles
  • 2020 – 53,323 miles
  • 2019 – 52,944 miles
  • 2018 – 52,523 miles
  • 2017 – 51,620 miles
  • 2016 – 50,455 miles
  • 2015 – 49,141 miles
  • 2014 – 47,167 miles
  • 2013 – 45,413 miles
  • 2012 – 43,976 miles
  • 2011 – 41,139 miles
  • 2010 – 38,839 miles
  • 2009 – 35,714 miles
  • 2008 – 32,650 miles
  • 2007 – 28,323 miles
  • 2006 – 23,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,105 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,105 miles (+403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    747320207178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass54,702 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,702 miles
    Test number
    917336920604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,230 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    118702209284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,059 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    728087050113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,839 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,839 miles
    Test number
    730799185883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,528 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    464698881785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,323 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    629920611145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,944 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,944 miles
    Test number
    271647207662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    390454398364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,523 miles (+903)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    165163708973
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass51,620 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    748008609031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,455 miles (+1,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    925473103796
    • AdvisoryThe nearside front and both rear tyres are wearing very thin on the extreme edges
  13. Pass49,141 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,141 miles
    Test number
    699520815281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,167 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    687696604279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,413 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    456552213292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,976 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,976 miles
    Test number
    838490302247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,139 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,139 miles
    Test number
    447717401212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,839 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    831498080100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,714 miles (+3,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,714 miles
    Test number
    820444889115
    • NoteOffside track rod ball joint gaiter split.
  20. Pass32,650 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    913101598133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,323 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    220550387442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,959 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,959 miles
    Test number
    114705506287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,921 miles
    Test number
    550879056094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JAP

Does L5 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JAP is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JAP?
The MOT on L5 JAP is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JAP done?
L5 JAP was recorded at 55,105 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,624 miles a year.
Has L5 JAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JAP has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L5 JAP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 JAP find?
L5 JAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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