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B23 GTC

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,938 mi
Last recorded58,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 58,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,746 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 50,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,576 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 46,494 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,883 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor corrosion to rear fuel tank straps

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 26,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,462 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 24,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,301 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,100 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,441 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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B23 GTC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B23 GTC, 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 B23 GTC registered?

B23 GTC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is B23 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 GTC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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