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RU55 NKT

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,430 mi
Last recorded105,430 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 NKT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 105,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 101,212 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2024 101,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear n/s and o/s as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 94,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,314 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,062 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,302 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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RU55 NKT is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 RU55 NKT, 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 RU55 NKT registered?

RU55 NKT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is RU55 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 NKT 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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