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1288 DW

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,432 mi
Last recorded33,432 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1288 DW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 29,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 26,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 20,393 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 24 Jul 2018 19,328 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 18 Jul 2017 18,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,528 miles

under trays fitted at time of test obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,735 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,951 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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1288 DW is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1288 DW, 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 1288 DW registered?

1288 DW is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is 1288 DW safe to buy?

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