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M1 YKF

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,351 mi
Last recorded47,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 YKF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tpms warning lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Jul 2022 47,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tpms warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,342 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 47,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,573 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 34,713 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M1 YKF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M1 YKF, 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 M1 YKF registered?

M1 YKF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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