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LJ56 UYA

2006 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2021 71,560 miles

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

Emissions not tested vehicle started overheating on long test co reading was high before hand (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,153 miles

offside front outer cv gaitor has minor leak

Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,153 miles

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front outer cv gaitor has minor leak

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,828 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,530 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,020 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 54,020 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,359 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,201 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UYA is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

LJ56 UYA is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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