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GIB 178

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

116,084 mi
Last recorded116,084 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 178
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 116,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,730 miles

both front b/discs have corrosion build on inner faces

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,294 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,569 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Dec 2020 65,361 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,531 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,807 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,363 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,122 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 41,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,450 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 16 May 2011 34,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,263 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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GIB 178 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GIB 178, 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 GIB 178 registered?

GIB 178 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is GIB 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 178 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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