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251 GJB

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,325 mi
Last recorded28,325 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration251 GJB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,325 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,713 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 26,948 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,817 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 25,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,424 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,940 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,966 miles

Tyre pressure showing fault on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,334 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,051 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,149 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,786 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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251 GJB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 251 GJB, 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 251 GJB registered?

251 GJB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is 251 GJB safe to buy?

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