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R23 DAD

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,016 mi
Last recorded70,016 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DAD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 111,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,532 miles

Offside Front led mirror cover missing

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front led mirror cover missing

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 44,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,671 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,321 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,086 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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R23 DAD is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R23 DAD, 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 R23 DAD registered?

R23 DAD is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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