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RX55 KYT

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,253 mi
Last recorded80,253 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 KYT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 73,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 73,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm through the middle (4.1.E.1)

damaged lense on o/s wing mirror side repeater

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,675 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

small cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,973 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 19,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,866 miles

nearside rear wheel dented on inner rim slightly.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,183 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges,and showing signs of cracking in between the treads.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 8,145 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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RX55 KYT is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RX55 KYT, 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 RX55 KYT registered?

RX55 KYT is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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