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P8 POU

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,397 mi
Last recorded41,397 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 POU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 41,397 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 41,359 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 41,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 41,122 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpm light on

Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 41,076 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front deep cut in outer sidewall but not exposing any chords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,492 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 40,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,793 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,530 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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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P8 POU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P8 POU, 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 P8 POU registered?

P8 POU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is P8 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 POU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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