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2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,322 mi
Last recorded38,322 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 KG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 38,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 36,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,624 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,326 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,472 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 25,469 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 15,759 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 15,759 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

all other tyres getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 11,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 9,294 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 9,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 6,345 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 2,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 2,473 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,460 miles

front number plate and mounting plate damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2008 2,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 1,483 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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42 KG is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 42 KG, 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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42 KG is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is 42 KG safe to buy?

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