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NM55 KYA

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

195,808 mi
Last recorded195,808 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KYA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 195,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 120,972 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 120,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 192,330 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 192,326 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 117,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,233 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,214 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 99,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front & near side rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,022 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 57,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,964 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 29,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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NM55 KYA 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 NM55 KYA, 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 NM55 KYA registered?

NM55 KYA is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is NM55 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM55 KYA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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