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LJ56 XXV

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,326 mi
Last recorded32,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 32,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 32,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,033 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 25,226 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 21,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 18,663 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,488 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 XXV is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

LJ56 XXV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is LJ56 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 XXV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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