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VX56 HTO

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 HTO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 73,769 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 71,739 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,726 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,896 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,406 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,400 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 33,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,280 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 HTO is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

VX56 HTO is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is VX56 HTO safe to buy?

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