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V17 RKD

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 RKD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,599 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking abit

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,533 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,074 miles

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 27 Mar 2012 36,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,909 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 21,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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V17 RKD is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V17 RKD, 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 V17 RKD registered?

V17 RKD is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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The MOT history for V17 RKD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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