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SN56 MOU

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MOU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 136,042 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 136,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,283 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,316 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing low.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,171 miles

Rear exhaust clamp slightly cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2016 100,170 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp slightly cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,715 miles

n/side + offside front lower susp arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,176 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,615 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 MOU is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MOU, 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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SN56 MOU is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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