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1 RJB

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,005 mi
Last recorded66,005 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RJB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 64,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing Marked With Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked With Yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing Marked With Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked With Yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 64,531 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 64,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,576 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,178 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 33,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 RJB is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJB, 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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1 RJB is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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