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LJ56 KYP

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,506 mi
Last recorded67,506 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KYP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 67,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,076 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,377 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 49,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,055 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,539 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 44,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 41,777 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 35,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 32,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,100 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,176 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 21,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,733 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,577 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 15,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KYP is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ56 KYP, 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 KYP registered?

LJ56 KYP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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