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LJ56 KYT

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KYT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,786 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES +O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 11 Nov 2020 86,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES +O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,801 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 85,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,070 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 85,068 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,839 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing front (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing front (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 52,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,448 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,206 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,288 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 28,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KYT is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KYT, 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 KYT registered?

LJ56 KYT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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