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GX56 LKP

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,286 mi
Last recorded50,286 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 50,286 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 50,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER BUSH WORN. MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER BUSH WORN. MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,462 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 44,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,609 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 26,077 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,723 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 18,852 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 LKP 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 GX56 LKP, 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 GX56 LKP registered?

GX56 LKP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is GX56 LKP safe to buy?

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