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JL 9860

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,281 mi
Last recorded54,281 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL 9860
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 54,281 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 53,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,002 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 51,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,079 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,216 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,898 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,849 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 14,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,465 miles

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

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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JL 9860 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JL 9860, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL 9860 registered?

JL 9860 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is JL 9860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL 9860 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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