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VYC 855

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,391 mi
Last recorded31,391 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 855
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 31,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 31,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 31,052 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,855 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 27,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 27,613 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 27,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 25,635 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 17,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 6,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 4,913 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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VYC 855 is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYC 855, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYC 855 registered?

VYC 855 is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VYC 855 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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