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LJ56 KZV

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 81,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 129,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,242 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,236 miles

tyre pressure warning light on dash.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 72,236 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyre pressure warning light on dash.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,528 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,156 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,520 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 KZV is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ56 KZV registered?

LJ56 KZV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ56 KZV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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