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XRX 40

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRX 40
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 47,278 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 47,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 46,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,814 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 40,814 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,444 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,040 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,618 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,206 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 25,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 4,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,682 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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XRX 40 is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XRX 40, 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 XRX 40 registered?

XRX 40 is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is XRX 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRX 40 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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