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ART 208Y

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,087 mi
Last recorded39,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationART 208Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,087 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 38,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 38,131 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 38,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 36,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 36,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,366 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 34,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 29,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,790 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 26,031 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,364 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,809 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 12,376 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 12,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 12,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ART 208Y is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc 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 ART 208Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ART 208Y registered?

ART 208Y is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is ART 208Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ART 208Y shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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