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Y472 LRX

2001 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,913 mi
Last recorded36,913 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 LRX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 36,913 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,677 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,593 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,738 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,404 miles

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

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,210 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 34,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 34,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 32,187 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 32,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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Y472 LRX is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 26,682 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 Y472 LRX, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y472 LRX registered?

Y472 LRX is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y472 LRX safe to buy?

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