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GIL 4239

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,048 mi
Last recorded83,048 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4239
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,048 miles

Front Both front exhaust flexi joints slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of gearbox area (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 81,619 miles

Both exhaust flexis deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 80,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 75,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,005 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 60,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,194 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre getting low... o/s/r tyre on limit..

Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,839 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GIL 4239 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GIL 4239, 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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GIL 4239 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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