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YJ55 FAF

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,649 mi
Last recorded32,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 FAF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,649 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 31,846 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,807 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 30,807 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,908 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,736 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 22,736 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,752 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,691 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 7,635 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 5,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 3,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 2,535 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 2,528 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YJ55 FAF is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ55 FAF, 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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YJ55 FAF is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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