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SH53 RAD

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,240 mi
Last recorded42,240 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 RAD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 42,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 40,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to legal limit and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Cracked (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,184 miles

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

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Both (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 34,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is 10 years old and cracking in the tread

Rear Both rear tyres are 11 years old and cracking in the tread

Fail 7 Apr 2022 34,381 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre is 10 years old and cracking in the tread

Rear Both rear tyres are 11 years old and cracking in the tread

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,104 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,852 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,031 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2011 17,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,887 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,741 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 14,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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SH53 RAD is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH53 RAD, 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 SH53 RAD registered?

SH53 RAD is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is SH53 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 RAD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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