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GX56 LKG

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,921 mi
Last recorded29,921 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 LKG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 29,921 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,255 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,578 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,017 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 27,972 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,553 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,244 miles

The screen washers spray is weaker than normal for this vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,315 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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GX56 LKG is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GX56 LKG, 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 GX56 LKG registered?

GX56 LKG is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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