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Bentley Continental

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 5,998 cc

Y15 ARAMOT history

Y15 ARA is a black petrol Bentley Continental first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

Y15 ARA black Bentley Continental GT – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Bentley Continental GT, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,118 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 ARA was last recorded at 78,118 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 2,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,581 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,537 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,118 miles
  • 2025 – 75,581 miles
  • 2024 – 73,234 miles
  • 2023 – 68,677 miles
  • 2022 – 63,038 miles
  • 2021 – 57,165 miles
  • 2020 – 53,007 miles
  • 2019 – 48,916 miles
  • 2018 – 44,704 miles
  • 2017 – 34,941 miles
  • 2016 – 27,655 miles
  • 2015 – 22,259 miles
  • 2014 – 16,245 miles
  • 2013 – 11,533 miles
  • 2012 – 8,315 miles
  • 2011 – 7,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,118 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,118 miles (+2,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,118 miles
    Test number
    994694842302
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass75,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    670554612639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,580 miles (+2,346)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    734047593589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,234 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    172376483654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,677 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    620394178440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,038 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,038 miles
    Test number
    561205775976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,165 miles (+4,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    733694271787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,007 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    360001706151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,916 miles (+4,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,916 miles
    Test number
    636535592347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass44,704 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,704 miles
    Test number
    212835391811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,941 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,941 miles
    Test number
    173867086527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,655 miles (+5,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    716937168318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass22,259 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,259 miles
    Test number
    185827745140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,245 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,245 miles
    Test number
    238410454135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,533 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    11,533 miles
    Test number
    989334843137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,315 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    8,315 miles
    Test number
    257186542125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,131 miles
    Test number
    559926721194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 ARA

Does Y15 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 ARA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 ARA?
The MOT on Y15 ARA is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 ARA done?
Y15 ARA was recorded at 78,118 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has Y15 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 ARA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y15 ARA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 ARA find?
Y15 ARA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both side.

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