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HF55 HWT

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 HWT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 119,701 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

some rust on front inner discs

Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 70,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,160 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,819 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 60,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 60,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,750 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 54,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 51,836 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 51,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,770 miles

Nearside windscreen washer poor

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2017 46,767 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside windscreen washer poor

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,616 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 38,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,922 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 212,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,259 miles

both anti roll bar drop link lower bushes deteriorating

osr tyre worn on inner edge close to bald advise replacement

Fail 8 Aug 2012 15,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both anti roll bar drop link lower bushes deteriorating

osr tyre worn on inner edge close to bald advise replacement

Pass 9 Sep 2011 3,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 2,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 2,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 2,264 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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HF55 HWT is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HF55 HWT, 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 HF55 HWT registered?

HF55 HWT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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