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L25 PUR

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 81,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad wear light illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,976 miles

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

Brake pad wear light illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,243 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 70,356 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 63,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,017 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,017 miles

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,446 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 23,446 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,558 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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L25 PUR is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L25 PUR, 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 L25 PUR registered?

L25 PUR is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is L25 PUR safe to buy?

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