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21 M

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,214 mi
Last recorded43,214 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 M
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 43,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 40,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,327 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,471 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight brake judder front and rear

Fail 22 May 2014 30,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight brake judder front and rear

Pass 2 May 2013 27,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

service light on

Pass 19 May 2012 24,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,033 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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21 M is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 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 21 M, 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 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 21 M registered?

21 M is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is 21 M safe to buy?

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