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LJ56 LZR

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,101 mi
Last recorded131,101 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 LZR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 131,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,512 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 124,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker in windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,064 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,966 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,098 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,291 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,678 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 40,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,226 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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 LZR is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

LJ56 LZR is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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