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GUI 40

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,858 mi
Last recorded50,858 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 40
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 50,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 49,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 48,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 47,969 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 47,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,978 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,384 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,619 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,720 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all tyres worn on edges

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

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

head light washer inop

Fail 4 Feb 2013 18,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

head light washer inop

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,098 miles

discs pitted & slightly worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,993 miles

inner faces of both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,283 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GUI 40 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 94.7%.

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 GUI 40, 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 GUI 40 registered?

GUI 40 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is GUI 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUI 40 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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