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YJ55 WXM

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,119 mi
Last recorded79,119 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 WXM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,522 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,316 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,846 miles

Front number plate & plinth cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,834 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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YJ55 WXM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 WXM, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ55 WXM registered?

YJ55 WXM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ55 WXM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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