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S31 KEX

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,849 mi
Last recorded49,849 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 KEX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,875 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 46,853 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,072 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 38,779 miles

Offside outer registration plate lamp dim

Fail 14 May 2022 38,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Outer dim

Pass 20 May 2021 38,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 37,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,557 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2015 34,772 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,878 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 27,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,696 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 20,154 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

near side front tyre sidewall damaged - suggest replacement

near side rear tyre wearing on edge

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,422 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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S31 KEX is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S31 KEX, 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

How do I check the history of S31 KEX?

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What year was S31 KEX registered?

S31 KEX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is S31 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 KEX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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