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AE03 JON

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JON
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 63,919 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 62,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear centre to rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,524 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 57,040 miles

exhaust clamps broken.

horns weaken.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on side wall.

nearside front body panel damaged

offside rear light unit has minor damage.

Fail 24 May 2019 57,040 miles

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

exhaust clamps broken.

horns weaken.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on side wall.

nearside front body panel damaged

offside rear light unit has minor damage.

Pass 31 May 2018 54,363 miles

nearside front bumper damaged.

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall.

Fail 23 May 2018 54,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition nearside door glass broken. (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working screen not clear. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust clamps cracking

nearside front bumper damaged.

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 31 May 2017 51,077 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 51,077 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre cracking and wearing low on inner edge and has cut in side wall.

offside front tyre cracking and wearing low on inner edge and has cut in side wall.

Pass 31 May 2016 46,462 miles

1 number plate light not working

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 May 2015 42,577 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,184 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 32,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,413 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,552 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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AE03 JON is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AE03 JON, 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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AE03 JON is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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