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JP52 PAR

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,354 mi
Last recorded70,354 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP52 PAR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,354 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 69,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,815 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 61,849 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 57,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 56,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

high level brake light out

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,943 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,402 miles

advise on small cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 28,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,935 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 8,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,309 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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JP52 PAR is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JP52 PAR, 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 JP52 PAR registered?

JP52 PAR is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is JP52 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JP52 PAR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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