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Y88 STR

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,959 mi
Last recorded56,959 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 STR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,959 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 55,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,719 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 51,708 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,657 miles

Rear TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,431 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,407 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,468 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s trim removed

Fail 10 May 2013 41,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 38,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 12,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,531 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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Y88 STR is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y88 STR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y88 STR?

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What year was Y88 STR registered?

Y88 STR is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is Y88 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 STR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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