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MX06 FPO

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,050 mi
Last recorded75,050 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 FPO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,050 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,448 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 71,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,493 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 68,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265 30 22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 66,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,599 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 62,570 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 58,866 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,458 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 56,458 miles

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

Coolant leak rad leaking ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,285 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 31,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,955 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 24,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres starting to crack

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,124 miles

front tyres starting to crack

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,957 miles

o/s front brake disc scored

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 16,829 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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MX06 FPO is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc 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 MX06 FPO, 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 MX06 FPO registered?

MX06 FPO is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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