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YG55 RLJ

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RLJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,085 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,083 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,296 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 36,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,286 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 29,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,423 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 24,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,883 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,441 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 15,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 RLJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG55 RLJ, 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 RLJ registered?

YG55 RLJ is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is YG55 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 RLJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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