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J33 SCX

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,921 mi
Last recorded40,921 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 SCX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,921 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,649 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 34,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 34,471 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 34,088 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 33,358 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 33,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,772 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,325 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,112 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 31,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,861 miles

horn tone poor

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,512 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 21,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,886 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 15,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J33 SCX 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 J33 SCX, 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 J33 SCX registered?

J33 SCX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is J33 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 SCX 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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