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LJ56 LYG

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,778 mi
Last recorded112,778 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 112,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,245 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 106,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,049 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 99,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,719 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 93,719 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 83,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,462 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,462 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,723 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,839 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 LYG 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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

LJ56 LYG is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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