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RC56 RAY

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

10,964 mi
Last recorded10,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC56 RAY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 10,964 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 10,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 10,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 9,875 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 9,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 9,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 9,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 9,780 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 9,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 9,457 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,334 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 7,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,686 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,370 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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RC56 RAY is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RC56 RAY, 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 RC56 RAY registered?

RC56 RAY is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RC56 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC56 RAY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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