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KT55 YUD

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,970 mi
Last recorded119,970 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YUD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 119,970 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 119,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 112,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 167,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 87,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,942 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 69,942 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Third one from the left (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,869 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,728 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,704 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 31,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,908 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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KT55 YUD is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KT55 YUD, 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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KT55 YUD is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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