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J25 FCL

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,144 mi
Last recorded65,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 FCL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,275 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 61,274 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,142 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 61,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,357 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 53,357 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,783 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,945 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 38,837 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2016 35,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,474 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 16,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 16,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 15,624 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing inbetween treads

Pass 18 Nov 2010 13,010 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish inbetween treads

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,371 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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J25 FCL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J25 FCL, 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 J25 FCL registered?

J25 FCL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is J25 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 FCL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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