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L8 GNU

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,326 mi
Last recorded68,326 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GNU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 68,326 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 21 Mar 2025 63,114 miles

Front tyres slightly perished inner sidewall.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake slightly tight to turn.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 60,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 41,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,485 miles

brake pad worning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 24,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,020 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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L8 GNU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L8 GNU, 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 L8 GNU registered?

L8 GNU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is L8 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 GNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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