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S3 POR

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,820 mi
Last recorded70,820 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 POR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 70,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 14 Aug 2024 70,691 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rusty brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded behind wheel (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Fluid might be excess from PAS fluid leak ?further investigation required (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewalls and treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front subrame support bracket corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to sidewalls and treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TMPS light on

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,863 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))

Pass 28 May 2021 65,461 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 61,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated module body cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated module body cracked (1.1.6 (d))

TPMS light on but vehicle pre 1st Jan 2012

exhaust clamp cracked - back box to centre section

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,800 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,356 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,908 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 36,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,479 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

emmisions high on o/s exhaust

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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S3 POR is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S3 POR, 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 S3 POR registered?

S3 POR is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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