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HE51 AND

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,599 mi
Last recorded27,599 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE51 AND
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 27,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,471 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 25,471 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 23,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,176 miles

Front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,422 miles

Both front brake discs worn,corroded & pitted on inner face

Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,017 miles

Both front brake disc inner edges corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,491 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 14,490 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 12,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 11,293 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2014 10,701 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 10,701 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 10,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 May 2012 9,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs corroded & worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,495 miles

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

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

discs corroded & worn

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

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

tyre presure light on

Pass 11 May 2010 7,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s head light aim just in limit

Pass 26 May 2009 4,972 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HE51 AND is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc 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 HE51 AND, 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 HE51 AND registered?

HE51 AND is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is HE51 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE51 AND 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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