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LJ56 KYZ

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,330 mi
Last recorded94,330 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KYZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 92,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall has slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake has poor free movement, not binding.

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A, below 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both parking brake motors are cracked, but functional.

Fail 6 Jul 2019 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective KISSY function active, switch broken in glove box, unable to remove at time of test (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake has poor free movement, not binding.

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A, below 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both parking brake motors are cracked, but functional.

Pass 25 May 2018 74,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,089 miles

Engine covers and under floor covers fitted restricting view.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under floor covers fitted restricting view.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside coponents

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,385 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 64,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,885 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 KYZ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

LJ56 KYZ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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