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YE51 WED

2005 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,904 mi
Last recorded110,904 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 WED
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 110,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 108,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 108,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,716 miles

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

Offside front inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 101,979 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,568 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,226 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 60,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,151 miles

Front number plate has cracked

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge and damaged on outer wall of tyre

Rear pads low sugest replacement

chassis number not readable in screen

Pass 20 May 2011 44,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,099 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,039 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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YE51 WED is a 2005 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YE51 WED, 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 YE51 WED registered?

YE51 WED is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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