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LJ56 KYK

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,225 mi
Last recorded64,225 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KYK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 64,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 63,890 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,660 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 61,652 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,197 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 60,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced to the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced to the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp wash inop

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,495 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,824 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge tread separating exposing canvas and ply (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on limit & worn on edges

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,010 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 May 2010 14,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2009 12,814 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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LJ56 KYK is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJ56 KYK, 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 LJ56 KYK registered?

LJ56 KYK is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is LJ56 KYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 KYK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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