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SN56 AVE

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,158 mi
Last recorded33,158 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 AVE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 33,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 33,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,873 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 28,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,058 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 25,732 miles

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Jun 2021 25,732 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Feb 2020 24,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,296 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,576 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 20,576 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 11,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,343 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,047 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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SN56 AVE is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 SN56 AVE, 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

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What year was SN56 AVE registered?

SN56 AVE is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is SN56 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN56 AVE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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