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YL05 XSW

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,496 mi
Last recorded42,496 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XSW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,496 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brakes (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,208 miles

front brake discs, corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,671 miles

crack in top of screen just outside zone a but less than 40 mm

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

service light on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 37,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

crack in top of screen just outside zone a but less than 40 mm

service light on

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,382 miles

NSF Tyre has a cut but not through to cords

NSR Tyre worn on inner edge, close to cords.

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NSF Tyre has a cut but not through to cords

NSR Tyre worn on inner edge, close to cords.

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 4 May 2012 28,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,632 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,133 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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YL05 XSW is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YL05 XSW, 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 YL05 XSW registered?

YL05 XSW is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is YL05 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 XSW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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