MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Wheel Rim bolts missing, Unable to verify if split rims
Nearside Rear Wheel Rim bolts missing, Unable to verify if split rims
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked On weld (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Wheel Rim bolts missing, Unable to verify if split rims
Nearside Rear Wheel Rim bolts missing, Unable to verify if split rims
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lamber reading fluctuation
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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257 D is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 257 D, 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 257 D registered?
257 D is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 March 2004.
Is 257 D safe to buy?
The MOT history for 257 D shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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