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AY59 GUL

2011 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,001 mi
Last recorded43,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 GUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 43,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,932 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,440 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,741 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 34,741 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 32,966 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,525 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 30,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,604 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,874 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 15,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AY59 GUL is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 AY59 GUL, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY59 GUL registered?

AY59 GUL is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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