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RX56 UTP

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,232 mi
Last recorded74,232 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 UTP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 74,232 miles

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 70,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,637 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,050 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to rear of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring to rear of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,845 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint OSF Forward arm lower outer ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,070 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,191 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,078 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 28,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,002 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,756 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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RX56 UTP 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 RX56 UTP, 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 RX56 UTP registered?

RX56 UTP is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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