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YJ05 WVB

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,464 mi
Last recorded46,464 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WVB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 44,274 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,861 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,698 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,904 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,709 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 36,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,568 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 14,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,760 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,182 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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YJ05 WVB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YJ05 WVB, 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 YJ05 WVB registered?

YJ05 WVB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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