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R1 JYM

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,469 mi
Last recorded92,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 JYM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,094 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,486 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,311 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,598 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 72,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2011 66,753 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 May 2010 61,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers side sill cover damaged

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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R1 JYM is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R1 JYM, 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 R1 JYM registered?

R1 JYM is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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