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YJ62 VDY

2012 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,074 mi
Last recorded34,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Bentley Continental29,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VDY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 34,074 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 33,489 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 32,853 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 28,846 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 23,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 18,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 18,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect Kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 14,010 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 14,010 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 9,403 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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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YJ62 VDY is a 2012 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 29,437 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 YJ62 VDY, 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 14 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ62 VDY registered?

YJ62 VDY is a 2012 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is YJ62 VDY safe to buy?

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