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LJ56 LYD

2006 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,772 mi
Last recorded52,772 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 LYD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 52,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,824 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,923 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,752 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,155 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,920 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 32,920 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspention arm bushes slightly worn

front discs possible fractures

Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,028 miles

windscreen damaged not testable area

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 7,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,244 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 LYD is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

LJ56 LYD is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ56 LYD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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