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V7 DEV

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,477 mi
Last recorded23,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 DEV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 23,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 23,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 23,271 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 23,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 22,990 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 22,920 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 22,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 22,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 21,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 21,504 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,729 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,779 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)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 19,779 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,334 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,335 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 14,449 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,879 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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V7 DEV 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 94.7%.

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 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 V7 DEV, 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 V7 DEV registered?

V7 DEV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is V7 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 DEV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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