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MX56 ELJ

2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,880 mi
Last recorded42,880 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ELJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 42,880 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 41,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2024 40,951 miles

Offside Front tyre badly cracked along treads with in the limit.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 39,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front brake pad sensor broken

Pass 26 Jan 2022 37,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 37,898 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,060 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 33,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,022 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,088 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 23,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,182 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 ELJ is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 ELJ, 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 19 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 MX56 ELJ registered?

MX56 ELJ is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2007.

Is MX56 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 ELJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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