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SN55 XCS

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,216 mi
Last recorded106,216 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 XCS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 106,207 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,315 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,292 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

hydraulic bonnet stays not working

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,403 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 99,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 96,478 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 96,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35 zr 21 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn within 3 quarters outer edge 275/35 zr 21 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 91,807 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 91,807 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.07 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps rotten and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamps rotten and broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm legal 275/35zr21-103y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm legal 275/35zr21-103y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,984 miles

number plate not working

Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

number plate not working

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 66,408 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 66,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 9,330 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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SN55 XCS is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SN55 XCS, 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 SN55 XCS registered?

SN55 XCS is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is SN55 XCS safe to buy?

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