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L1 CGC

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

22,873 mi
Last recorded22,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CGC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 22,873 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 22,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 22,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 22,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 21,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,270 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,181 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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L1 CGC is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 L1 CGC, 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 L1 CGC registered?

L1 CGC is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is L1 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 CGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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