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GSO 975

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,318 mi
Last recorded82,318 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSO 975
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a scrape/cut but not exposing ply cords

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a scrape/cut but not exposing ply cords

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,743 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,637 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 14,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,645 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,771 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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GSO 975 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GSO 975, 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 GSO 975 registered?

GSO 975 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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