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BX56 TTU

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 TTU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 93,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,397 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 92,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,580 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Gaitor on CV joint appears to be leaking grease but no obvious split

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,716 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 88,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,576 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,899 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,984 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,698 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,717 miles

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

offside rear exhaust retaining clamp fractured.exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,950 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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BX56 TTU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BX56 TTU, 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 BX56 TTU registered?

BX56 TTU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BX56 TTU safe to buy?

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