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208 BOD

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,223 mi
Last recorded38,223 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration208 BOD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 38,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 37,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 36,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,166 miles

Tyre pressure monitor fault message

Fail 28 Oct 2019 33,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps possible issue with internal switch (4.1.3 (a))

Offside parking brake efficiency below requirements

tpms system indicates a malfunction

Pass 24 Nov 2017 28,655 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 28,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,458 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 23,873 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 21,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,004 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,215 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 6,955 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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208 BOD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 208 BOD, 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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What year was 208 BOD registered?

208 BOD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is 208 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 208 BOD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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