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GB56 SJC

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB56 SJC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 104,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 103,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,570 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 100,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2022 98,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 94,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 88,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,533 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,713 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system system showing a fault

front tyres perished / split

rear tyres perished / split

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 May 2018 75,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose leaking wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system system showing a fault

front tyres perished / split

rear tyres perished / split

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,696 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 67,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,403 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 4 May 2011 31,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,965 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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GB56 SJC 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 GB56 SJC, 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

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What year was GB56 SJC registered?

GB56 SJC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is GB56 SJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB56 SJC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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