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RIA 8798

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,458 mi
Last recorded71,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIA 8798
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 65,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 54,511 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,465 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 51,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face heavily corroded/scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 48,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face heavily corroded/scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,294 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,454 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 28,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,685 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 27,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,754 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,497 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,450 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,336 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,891 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 19,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RIA 8798 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RIA 8798, 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 RIA 8798 registered?

RIA 8798 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is RIA 8798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIA 8798 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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