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YG55 PJN

2005 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,611 mi
Last recorded71,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 PJN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,444 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 69,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 56,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,879 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,377 miles

Bonnet open warning light on dash

Front brake discs badly corroded & worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,168 miles

Front Brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,638 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking permit on front screem very near to Zone 'A'

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,656 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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YG55 PJN is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YG55 PJN, 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 YG55 PJN registered?

YG55 PJN is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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