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FOW 16R

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOW 16R
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,428 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,017 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 63,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,922 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 43,155 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 42,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 35,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,234 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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FOW 16R 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 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOW 16R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FOW 16R?

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What year was FOW 16R registered?

FOW 16R is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is FOW 16R safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOW 16R shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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