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96 MA

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,815 mi
Last recorded26,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 MA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 26,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 25,366 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 25,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 23,831 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 23,831 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,801 miles

both front tyres are cracked on the tread

both rear tyres are cracked on the tread

rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 11 Oct 2018 22,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 21,295 miles

rear brake pads are worn

front and rear tyres are starting to crack on the tread

Fail 9 Oct 2017 21,285 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front and rear tyres are starting to crack on the tread

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,248 miles

o/s steering rack gaitor is damp ov oil

Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,010 miles

o/s rear tyre has sidewall damage and acut in the tread

Fail 4 Sep 2014 18,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s rear tyre has sidewall damage and acut in the tread

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,594 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,934 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,209 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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96 MA is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 96 MA, 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 96 MA registered?

96 MA is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is 96 MA safe to buy?

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