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SN55 MYK

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,163 mi
Last recorded95,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 MYK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 93,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 90,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 88,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 86,059 miles

Brake pad warning light on (pads are new )

Suspension light on

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance = 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 81,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance = 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,318 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,451 miles

both front tyres showing signs of age

Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,080 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front inner tyre wall splitting

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,279 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 16,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,657 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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SN55 MYK is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SN55 MYK, 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 SN55 MYK registered?

SN55 MYK is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is SN55 MYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 MYK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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