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R6 XEC

2005 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Bentley Continental44,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 XEC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also inner edges VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also inner edges VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,175 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 67,250 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 67,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 64,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.91mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 60,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,056 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 22,301 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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R6 XEC is a 2005 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 44,896 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 R6 XEC, 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 21 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R6 XEC registered?

R6 XEC is a 2005 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is R6 XEC safe to buy?

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