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W12 GHB

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,608 mi
Last recorded61,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 GHB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 61,608 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,266 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 60,124 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,714 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,522 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,441 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,452 miles

Nail in Nearside front tyre.

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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W12 GHB is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W12 GHB, 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 W12 GHB registered?

W12 GHB is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is W12 GHB safe to buy?

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