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V20 CGT

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,645 mi
Last recorded157,645 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 CGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,645 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 156,923 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 156,368 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 148,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35-21 ContiSportContact (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 142,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35-21 ContiSportContact (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 137,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,703 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,643 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 25 Sep 2014 123,539 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 26 Sep 2013 117,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,967 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Sep 2009 54,965 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge

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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V20 CGT is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V20 CGT, 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 V20 CGT registered?

V20 CGT is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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