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YJ55 FBB

2005 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,468 mi
Last recorded62,468 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 FBB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 62,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,657 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,836 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 26,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FBB is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YJ55 FBB, 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 YJ55 FBB registered?

YJ55 FBB is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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