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NK56 ETT

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,430 mi
Last recorded60,430 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 ETT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 60,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 59,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,314 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,226 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 55,226 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,778 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 47,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 45,884 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 45,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 43,551 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 36,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,692 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,309 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 30,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules pair (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 24,752 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 24,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,189 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 18,166 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,105 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 9,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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NK56 ETT is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black 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 NK56 ETT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK56 ETT registered?

NK56 ETT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is NK56 ETT safe to buy?

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