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PYL 698

1955 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 4875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,949 mi
Last recorded24,949 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1955 Bentley Continental23,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYL 698
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1955
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,875cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 24,949 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,934 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,516 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,492 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,459 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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PYL 698 is a 1955 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 4,875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PYL 698, 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

How do I check the history of PYL 698?

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What year was PYL 698 registered?

PYL 698 is a 1955 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 1955.

Is PYL 698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYL 698 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYL 698 have outstanding finance?

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