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2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 RTP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,713 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 89,692 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 89,481 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear ride height sensor bracket damaged

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

tpms on

Fail 4 May 2021 89,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear ride height sensor bracket damaged

tpms on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,430 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 89,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,324 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 74,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,212 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 61,897 miles

nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 21 May 2009 56,111 miles

Several small splits in treads of O/S/F, and both rear tyres

Two small splits in sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Fail 20 May 2009 56,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Several small splits in treads of O/S/F, and both rear tyres

Two small splits in sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 43,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,753 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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10 RTP is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 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 10 RTP, 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 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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10 RTP is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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