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SG56 NVM

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,798 mi
Last recorded83,798 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 NVM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 83,798 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected SUSPENSION LEVEL FAULT SHOWN ON DASH (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 82,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,116 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,052 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,270 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,095 miles

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

advise wipers smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 40,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise wipers smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,257 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 45,257 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,492 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,452 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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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SG56 NVM is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SG56 NVM, 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 SG56 NVM registered?

SG56 NVM is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SG56 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 NVM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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