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LF56 XXX

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,700 mi
Last recorded20,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 XXX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 20,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 20,011 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 20,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275 35zr20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 19,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 19,458 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 18,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 16,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,364 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,665 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,488 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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LF56 XXX is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF56 XXX, 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 LF56 XXX registered?

LF56 XXX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LF56 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 XXX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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