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SO55 YJO

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,748 mi
Last recorded68,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 YJO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,878 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 28,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 20,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO55 YJO is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 SO55 YJO, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO55 YJO registered?

SO55 YJO is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is SO55 YJO safe to buy?

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