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T5 VTH

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,742 mi
Last recorded94,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VTH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 94,742 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOITH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 93,554 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 93,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 92,949 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,749 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 58,010 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 58,010 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Mirror (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear The tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear The tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,558 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 26,967 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 26,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 7,611 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 5,783 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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T5 VTH is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T5 VTH, 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 T5 VTH registered?

T5 VTH is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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