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PE56 XJP

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 XJP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 110,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 110,081 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 110,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 109,522 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 108,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 107,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 105,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 94,452 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 93,424 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 87,694 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,658 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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PE56 XJP is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE56 XJP, 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 PE56 XJP registered?

PE56 XJP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is PE56 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 XJP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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