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GN56 EKE

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 EKE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 87,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 81,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,976 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,989 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 15 Oct 2015 64,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,995 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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GN56 EKE is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black 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 GN56 EKE, 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 GN56 EKE registered?

GN56 EKE is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GN56 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 EKE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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