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RC06 EYE

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,157 mi
Last recorded42,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC06 EYE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 42,157 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertrays etc

Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 33,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 27,463 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,949 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 22,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and both rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and both rear perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,004 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure waring light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,701 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 16,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,422 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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RC06 EYE 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 89.5%.

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 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 RC06 EYE, 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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RC06 EYE is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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