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VX56 HTE

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,044 mi
Last recorded51,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 HTE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 51,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 48,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 45,728 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 43,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 39,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,309 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,830 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,605 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,726 miles

All 4 tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 19,359 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,144 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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VX56 HTE is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX56 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX56 HTE registered?

VX56 HTE is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is VX56 HTE safe to buy?

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