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YEE 11A

2005 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,722 mi
Last recorded81,722 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEE 11A
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 81,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,214 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 81,211 miles

Emissions not tested bec of exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 80,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,005 miles

under bonnet components obscuring testable items.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,971 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

under bonnet components obscuring testable items.

Pass 16 May 2016 78,219 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 72,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 67,563 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 67,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,242 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 62,242 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,055 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,200 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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YEE 11A is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YEE 11A, 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

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What year was YEE 11A registered?

YEE 11A is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is YEE 11A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEE 11A shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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