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Y12 LDA

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 LDA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,705 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 80,873 miles

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

all underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 78,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 78,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 76,566 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 76,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 74,718 miles

Exhaust mounting defective straps on rear section of exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2020 74,718 miles

Exhaust mounting defective straps on rear section of exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,069 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,176 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres 3-4 mm

Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,033 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres 3-4 mm

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,984 miles

all tyres cracking

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,558 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,758 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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Y12 LDA is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y12 LDA, 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 Y12 LDA registered?

Y12 LDA is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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