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Y55 HKS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 HKS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 68,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 67,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,453 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 36,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R handbrake performance lower than O/S/R,will require attention when brake pads replaced (shortly )

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,251 miles

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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Y55 HKS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y55 HKS, 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 18 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 Y55 HKS registered?

Y55 HKS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is Y55 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 HKS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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