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GIG 18

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,112 mi
Last recorded55,112 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 18
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 52,782 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 51,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,331 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,559 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,592 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,780 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 21,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GIG 18 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GIG 18, 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 GIG 18 registered?

GIG 18 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is GIG 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 18 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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