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V66 MUL

2006 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

182,479 mi
Last recorded182,479 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 MUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 182,479 miles

- Steering rack noise

Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output * * NS/OS XENONs reduced output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords - Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated * * (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread * * Fading characters (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 179,741 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

- Steering rack noise

Fail 1 Jun 2023 179,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated - (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated - Brittle hoses x2 fitted to NSR for both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached - Fore & Aft joints dried / creaking (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached - Fore & Aft joints dried / creaking (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

- Steering rack noise

Pass 23 Mar 2022 175,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 175,077 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS/OS retainer clips loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 175,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not clipped to driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not clipped to driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear inner bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight beam at maximum upper limit

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinhole in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2022 175,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 167,433 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 167,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 159,753 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 159,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 157,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 154,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 153,419 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 151,060 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 151,060 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 148,166 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 148,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 136,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 136,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 119,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,734 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 70,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,217 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,038 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

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)

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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V66 MUL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V66 MUL, 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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V66 MUL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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