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B4 KYD

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,500 mi
Last recorded71,500 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 KYD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,209 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2015 56,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,359 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,121 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 36,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,783 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,267 miles

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

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

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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B4 KYD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B4 KYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 KYD registered?

B4 KYD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is B4 KYD safe to buy?

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