2006 Bentley Continental · 4,817 MOT tests
2006 Bentley Continental reliability
2006 Bentley Continentals fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Continental years (4,817 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 11.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 69% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 60,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,817
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 72% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 89% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Tyres2.9%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.16%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.85%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 0.73%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.66%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.56%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 0.54%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (5.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.2%) · Brake discs showing some wear (0.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Bentley Continental reliable?
2006 Bentley Continentals fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 69% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 17 Continental years (4,817 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.16% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.85% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (0.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Bentley Continental shows 60,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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