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J40 HSS

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,208 mi
Last recorded33,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 HSS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 33,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 30,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 29,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 27,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 25,848 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 25,841 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 24,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 22,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 22,768 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,539 miles

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 26 Sep 2016 19,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,397 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,310 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,805 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,416 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 HSS is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HSS, 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 HSS registered?

J40 HSS is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is J40 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 HSS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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