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T888 XJL

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,748 mi
Last recorded58,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 XJL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 58,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 58,503 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2025 58,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully tested (1.2.1 (f))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,090 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,039 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 49,039 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,676 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,631 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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T888 XJL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T888 XJL, 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

How do I check the history of T888 XJL?

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What year was T888 XJL registered?

T888 XJL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is T888 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T888 XJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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