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1 EJL

2006 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,326 mi
Last recorded27,326 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 EJL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 27,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 26,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 25,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 24,734 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 24,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 Jul 2020 23,879 miles

mouse nest found under bonnet

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 23,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,957 miles

Front Washer fluid is just adequate to reach the windscreen, pressure appears to be low.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,490 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

screen washers seem slightly weak.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,968 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 17,968 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 17,244 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,192 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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1 EJL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 1 EJL, 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 1 EJL registered?

1 EJL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is 1 EJL safe to buy?

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