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L24 EMP

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,124 mi
Last recorded88,124 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 EMP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,124 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 76,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,782 miles

Front bonnet struts are weak

Fail 16 Jun 2022 73,782 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side repeater built into mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet struts are weak

Fail 3 Jun 2022 73,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2020 72,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,940 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 57,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine noise - suspect air leak at rear of engine

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,136 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 41,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,254 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 35,254 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damsged

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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L24 EMP is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L24 EMP, 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 L24 EMP registered?

L24 EMP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is L24 EMP safe to buy?

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