BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR2006 · 6.0L PETROL

This Bentley Continental Flying Spur presents a mixed history that suggests a vehicle transitioning from a period of neglect back into regular, albeit light, use. While the most recent MOT from January 2026 was a clean pass, the significant number of failures and advisories recorded in 2023 indicates that the car likely sat idle for an extended period prior to that year. The 2023 failure is the primary area of concern, as it highlighted a cluster of age-related rubber degradation and suspension wear. Specifically, the severe deterioration of the drive shaft CV boot and the excessive play in the track rod end are classic symptoms of a vehicle that has spent considerable time stationary. Rubber components, such as boots and tyres, perish over time regardless of how few miles the car has covered. The fact that these issues were addressed and the car has since passed two consecutive MOTs suggests the mechanical trend is currently stable and improving, provided the previous repairs were carried out to a high standard. The low mileage of 64,237 over 20 years is a double-edged sword. While it suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy daily commuting, the 2023 MOT history confirms that low usage has led to component aging rather than traditional wear. You should be wary of the "low mileage" marketing claim; in this instance, it appears to have resulted in the drying out of seals and joints. The recurring mention of pitted and scored brake discs in 2023 and 2025 further supports the theory that the car may have experienced periods of storage where moisture caused surface corrosion on the braking surfaces.