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T40 ABF

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 ABF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 110,330 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 109,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 175,885 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 108,040 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 106,937 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 106,911 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.88% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.09% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 104,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,351 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 87,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 79,309 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 76,410 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r road wheel has had a repair

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop(maybe disconnected).

n/s/f tyre wearing low(3mm).

o/s/r tyre wearing low(3mm).

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adivse all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,772 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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T40 ABF is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 T40 ABF, 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 T40 ABF registered?

T40 ABF is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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