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EU06 HCV

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,083 mi
Last recorded133,083 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 HCV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 133,083 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 133,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,965 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 128,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2018 125,617 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,017 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013
Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,082 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,934 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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EU06 HCV is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU06 HCV, 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 EU06 HCV registered?

EU06 HCV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is EU06 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU06 HCV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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