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GX55 SFO

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,283 mi
Last recorded65,283 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 SFO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,283 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,872 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 59,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,082 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 57,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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 27 Dec 2012 53,422 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 53,422 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,719 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 47,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,642 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,474 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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GX55 SFO is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX55 SFO, 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 GX55 SFO registered?

GX55 SFO is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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