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DAT 45T

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAT 45T
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,056 miles

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

both front outer c/v boots leaking grease

both rear wheels have welding repairs

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,194 miles

Front nearside and offside cv boots weeping grease

Fail 7 Oct 2024 76,194 miles

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

Front nearside and offside cv boots weeping grease

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,823 miles

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

nearside and offside front outer c.v boots leaking grease slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s front outer c/v joints leaking grease

warning light on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2022 67,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s and n/s front outer c/v joints leaking grease

warning light on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2021 65,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,499 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,916 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,005 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,883 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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DAT 45T 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 90%.

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 DAT 45T, 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 DAT 45T registered?

DAT 45T is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DAT 45T safe to buy?

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