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V8 PES

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,656 mi
Last recorded55,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PES
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 55,656 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 52,132 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 52,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2023 29,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,761 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers quarter glass cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 29,751 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers quarter glass cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,695 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

tpms warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2020 29,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected suspension fault warning on (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

tpms warning light on

unable to put vehicle into jacking mode - vehicle has not been raised to check steering and suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,196 miles

Front brake pads close to wear indicators

Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cutting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,517 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 26,932 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 25,760 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 25,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,071 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 24,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,833 miles

both front tyre inner edges wearing (offside worse)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 16,138 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V8 PES is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V8 PES, 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 V8 PES registered?

V8 PES is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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