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GX56 LLA

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 LLA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,319 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,979 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 77,623 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 77,623 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f brake poor in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,395 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall has small surface cracks within wall

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,317 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 51,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,047 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,623 miles

Incorect number plate spacing would have failed MOT but owner stuck good ones over the top

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 LLA is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GX56 LLA, 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

How do I check the history of GX56 LLA?

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What year was GX56 LLA registered?

GX56 LLA is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is GX56 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX56 LLA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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