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38 GBE

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,955 mi
Last recorded29,955 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 GBE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 29,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 28,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 27,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,043 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 20,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres starting to crack

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,742 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,816 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres are perished on tread outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both rear flexible brake hoses close to wishbone securing bolts but not touching

Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,862 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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38 GBE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 38 GBE, 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 38 GBE registered?

38 GBE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is 38 GBE safe to buy?

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