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C17 YAL

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 YAL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak, underside

Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from NSF

Pass 13 Jun 2024 62,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,163 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 58,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 56,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,727 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 48,727 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 53,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 18,649 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 18,649 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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C17 YAL is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 C17 YAL, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C17 YAL registered?

C17 YAL is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is C17 YAL safe to buy?

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