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YJ57 JLU

2007 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,630 mi
Last recorded64,630 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 JLU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 62,644 miles

Front Discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2025 62,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Discs worn

Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,710 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,798 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 30,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,872 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 12,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 10,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 8,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,529 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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YJ57 JLU is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 YJ57 JLU, 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 YJ57 JLU registered?

YJ57 JLU is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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