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LWV 71

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWV 71
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,130 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 52,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 49,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 45,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 43,138 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 40,496 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 19,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlamp washer not working

Pass 6 Oct 2011 11,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,326 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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LWV 71 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LWV 71, 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 LWV 71 registered?

LWV 71 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is LWV 71 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWV 71 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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