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LX56 HCZ

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,439 mi
Last recorded65,439 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 HCZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 65,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,148 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 62,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,067 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 61,066 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,038 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 58,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp has LED's missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 33,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,734 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 26,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,822 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,123 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,317 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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LX56 HCZ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LX56 HCZ, 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 LX56 HCZ registered?

LX56 HCZ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is LX56 HCZ safe to buy?

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