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YJ56 CZV

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,887 mi
Last recorded48,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 CZV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 48,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,095 miles

engine cover fit , underside tray fit

Fail 6 Jul 2024 47,095 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested tyr goes flat puncture (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front tyr goes flat during test, puncture.

engine cover fit , underside tray fit

Pass 17 May 2023 46,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 46,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,942 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,127 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 27,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,332 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 22,332 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 12,932 miles

warning lamp on for a light no defects found for mot

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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YJ56 CZV is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ56 CZV, 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

How do I check the history of YJ56 CZV?

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What year was YJ56 CZV registered?

YJ56 CZV is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YJ56 CZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ56 CZV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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