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GJ06 CAT

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,706 mi
Last recorded46,706 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 CAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,706 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 46,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 46,093 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 46,091 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,646 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 41,193 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,948 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,376 miles

headlamp wash inop

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,600 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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GJ06 CAT 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 89.5%.

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 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 GJ06 CAT, 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 GJ06 CAT registered?

GJ06 CAT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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