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MX56 EKB

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,501 mi
Last recorded72,501 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 EKB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust downpipe flexible blowing

Fail 9 Oct 2019 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust downpipe flexible blowing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2018 70,122 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2018 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 68,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,501 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,347 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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MX56 EKB is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX56 EKB, 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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MX56 EKB is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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