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SOS 8

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,812 mi
Last recorded54,812 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOS 8
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 54,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 52,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 52,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,566 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,541 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 46,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,808 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread but no cords exposed

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,015 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracks appearing in tread pattern

Offside front tyre has a cut down to the cords but not in excess of requirements

Offside front tyre has cracks appearing in tread pattern

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,936 miles

slight bump in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,888 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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SOS 8 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOS 8, 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 SOS 8 registered?

SOS 8 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is SOS 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOS 8 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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