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G12 SEC

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,419 mi
Last recorded107,419 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SEC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,419 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 107,234 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,632 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 101,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 99,464 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 154,174 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 154,171 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 91,387 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 50,515 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 16,509 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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G12 SEC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G12 SEC, 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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G12 SEC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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