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LJ56 LZG

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,357 mi
Last recorded82,357 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,357 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,061 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,398 miles

front discs wearing

Fail 26 Feb 2024 78,398 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front discs wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2023 78,124 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,259 miles

Both rear tyres inner wall slightly cracking

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall split

Pass 27 Apr 2020 72,544 miles

Near side front tyre near legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 60,494 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,474 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,077 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 52,077 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 52,072 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 39,704 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,675 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 29,574 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,172 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 LZG is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

LJ56 LZG is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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