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AU56 GKX

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,876 mi
Last recorded70,876 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 GKX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,180 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 64,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (pre 2009) (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Under tray(s) fitted obscuring components.

Fail 27 Sep 2018 56,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (pre 2009) (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Under tray(s) fitted obscuring components.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 51,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,459 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,954 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,171 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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AU56 GKX is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU56 GKX, 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 AU56 GKX registered?

AU56 GKX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AU56 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 GKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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