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YJ06 ETX

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 ETX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel trim bolt missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,025 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bolt missing wheel rim

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 85,018 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bolt missing wheel rim

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 84,754 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,654 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,322 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,966 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 62,966 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 51,177 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,791 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,831 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,212 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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YJ06 ETX is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJ06 ETX, 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 YJ06 ETX registered?

YJ06 ETX is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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