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R17 COA

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 COA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,974 miles

rust pitting on the front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,030 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 76,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 70,830 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center stop lamp not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,770 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center stop lamp not working

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,040 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,040 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,236 miles

Offside Driving lamp out

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,827 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Linkage bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R17 COA is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R17 COA, 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 R17 COA registered?

R17 COA is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is R17 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 COA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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