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LY56 ZSG

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,911 mi
Last recorded63,911 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ZSG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 63,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 60,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 60,077 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 58,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 58,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,725 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 46,725 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 41,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,998 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 18,998 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,550 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 7,550 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,702 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 5,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 5,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 5,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,106 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 4,419 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 3,394 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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LY56 ZSG is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY56 ZSG, 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 LY56 ZSG registered?

LY56 ZSG is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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