2006 Bentley Continental 6.0L Petrol · LF06 PXP

The 2006 Bentley Continental holds a current MOT certificate dated 9 February 2026 at 117,025 miles with no recorded defects, confirming it is roadworthy at the time of testing. The most recent prior test on 2 January 2025 also passed cleanly at 107,842 miles, indicating a stable or modestly improving maintenance trend after a series of failures in 2021 and earlier. The vehicle’s recent defect‑free status suggests that any previously identified issues have been addressed, at least to the extent required for a pass. Mileage accumulation shows a low average of roughly 5,850 miles per year over its 20‑year life, a figure well below typical usage for a car of this age. The log reveals a pronounced slowdown after 2017, with only 2,368 miles added between March 2019 and August 2020, then a modest rise to 101,180 miles by August 2021. A more notable increase of 9,183 miles occurred between January 2025 and February 2026, while the absence of a 2024 test introduces a gap that warrants scrutiny. The overall pattern points to light historic use but raises questions about the recent mileage jump and the missing annual MOT. A prospective buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for the recurring fault items noted in the history. The constant‑velocity boot deterioration on the nearside front drive shaft (first flagged in 2019 and again in 2021) demands a close visual check for oil leakage or split gaiters. Brake‑disc wear recorded in June 2023 (front discs showing pitting) should be examined for uneven thickness or scoring. Tyre condition remains a concern, with multiple advisories on front and rear tyres from 2021‑2022; a thorough tread and sidewall inspection is essential. The anti‑roll‑bar pin/bush wear noted in 2021, the steering‑rack inner‑joint play logged in 2014, and the historic horn and engine‑MIL issues suggest that the suspension, steering geometry, and electronic systems merit hands‑on assessment. Finally, the 2012 exhaust‑emission failure and the TPMS warning lamp fault from 2013 indicate that the exhaust and sensor systems should be tested for proper operation.