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OO56 DRB

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,014 mi
Last recorded52,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO56 DRB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,014 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 52,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 50,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 47,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,382 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,382 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 43,786 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 41,820 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,711 miles

Air bag warning light staying on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,841 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 22,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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OO56 DRB is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OO56 DRB, 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 OO56 DRB registered?

OO56 DRB is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is OO56 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO56 DRB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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