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H552 YYY

1991 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Bentley Continental39,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH552 YYY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,993 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 70,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,775 miles

front and rear tyres showing cracking and n/s/rear slightly mishaped

front wipers smearing the screen slightly

n/s/rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s inner steering rack boot showing fatigue and cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,768 miles

front and rear tyres showing cracking and n/s/rear slightly mishaped

front wipers smearing the screen slightly

n/s/rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s inner steering rack boot showing fatigue and cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,434 miles

front and rear tyres showing cracking and n/s/rear slightly mishaped

n/s/rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s inner steering rack boot showing fatigue and cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,420 miles

front and rear tyres showing cracking

inner steering rack boot showing fatigue and cracking

n/s/rear bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,353 miles

front and rear tyres showing cracking

inner steering rack boot showing fatigue

n/s/rear bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear tyres showing cracking

inner steering rack boot showing fatigue

n/s/rear bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,312 miles

n/s/rear brake caliper damp but no signs of a leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,042 miles

n/s/rear brake caliper has signs of a leak

n/s/rear shock absorber has signs of a leak

power steering fluid leak

various fluid leaks under vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,042 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

n/s/rear brake caliper has signs of a leak

n/s/rear shock absorber has signs of a leak

power steering fluid leak

various fluid leaks under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,715 miles

n/s/rear shock has slight damp

n/s/rear wheel bearing has slight play

steering system has a slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,371 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust front mount bracket broken but still secure

signs of suspension fluid leak on n/s/rear

Pass 12 May 2012 67,728 miles

exhaust front mount bracket broken but still secure

signs of suspension fluid leak on n/s/rear

Pass 6 May 2011 67,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 66,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 66,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 66,344 miles

rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 22 May 2007 65,224 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak.

exhaust front mount snapped on one side and slightly loose.

front to rear fuel pipes showing corrosion.

gearbox oil leak.

n/s sill showing slight corrosion.

n/s/f, front brake caliper looks damp.

n/s/rear suspension signs of slight fluid leak.

n/s/rear wheel rim slightly damaged on inner edge.

o/s/f, rear caliper looks damp.

o/s/rear suspension has signs of leak.

o/s/sill showing corrosion.

power steering pipe showing heavy corrosion.

Pass 26 May 2006 64,513 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 64,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H552 YYY is a 1991 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1991 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 39,154 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 H552 YYY, 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 35 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H552 YYY registered?

H552 YYY is a 1991 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 February 1991.

Is H552 YYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H552 YYY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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