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YJH 500

1955 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 4875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Bentley Continental23,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJH 500
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,875cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,418 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,411 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,163 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 91,406 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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YJH 500 is a 1955 Bentley Continental in Green with a 4,875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.9% with a typical mileage of 23,492 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 YJH 500, 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 71 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJH 500 registered?

YJH 500 is a 1955 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 1955.

Is YJH 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJH 500 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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