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A17 RYU

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 RYU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,727 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2024 68,727 miles

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

Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside door mirror indicator lamp lens missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 49,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,478 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,948 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,470 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 18,518 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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A17 RYU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 RYU, 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 A17 RYU registered?

A17 RYU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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