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SPJ 281

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,757 mi
Last recorded42,757 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 281
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,757 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre lower part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper noisy when operating (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of front brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper noisey when operated (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 42,755 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,316 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,741 miles

Offside Rear tyre has splits to inner tread section but not deep enough to reach the cords (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT TYRE ASAP)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 41,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2012 39,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,390 miles

offside front tyre 2mm in places and worn on inner edge.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

stone chip in passenger side of windscreen with in 40mm circle and not in swept area.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,126 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 30 Nov 2009 25,087 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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SPJ 281 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPJ 281, 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 SPJ 281 registered?

SPJ 281 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is SPJ 281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPJ 281 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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