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J40 AAT

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,374 mi
Last recorded77,374 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 AAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 73,064 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,481 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,461 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 61,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,756 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,491 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut to tread not deep enough to reach cords.

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 9,711 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 6,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,779 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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J40 AAT is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J40 AAT, 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 J40 AAT registered?

J40 AAT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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