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2738 RU

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2738 RU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,918 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,911 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 50,086 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,713 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 49,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 48,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,744 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,023 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,772 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,031 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 37,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,508 miles

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

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

Rear 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.

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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2738 RU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 2738 RU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2738 RU registered?

2738 RU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is 2738 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2738 RU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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