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FJ56 PKU

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,506 mi
Last recorded67,506 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 PKU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,774 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 61,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 54,649 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,559 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,790 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,242 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 45,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,401 miles

all four tyres craking in running groves

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer wall

slight corrosion to both front brake disc

Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,327 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,803 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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FJ56 PKU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FJ56 PKU, 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 FJ56 PKU registered?

FJ56 PKU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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