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YJ56 DHU

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,164 mi
Last recorded68,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 DHU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 68,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer edge/275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer edge/275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer edge/275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer edge/275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 56,860 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 56,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,557 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,365 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,896 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 28,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,355 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 9,611 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 8,344 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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YJ56 DHU is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 YJ56 DHU, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ56 DHU registered?

YJ56 DHU is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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