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FL05 PUR

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,266 mi
Last recorded51,266 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,266 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,933 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 50,917 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

suspension indicates a fault but still functioning

Pass 17 Oct 2022 50,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 48,786 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,816 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,816 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

tyre pressure montoring system-warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,364 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,559 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,614 miles

Advise nearside front steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,788 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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FL05 PUR is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FL05 PUR, 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 FL05 PUR registered?

FL05 PUR is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is FL05 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 PUR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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