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42 TC

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,708 mi
Last recorded79,708 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 TC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 79,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 78,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 77,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,157 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,670 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,945 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 63,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers not working with hid lamps fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,004 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,036 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 36,638 miles

All four front antiroll bar link bushes split

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 36,638 miles

All four front antiroll bar link bushes split

Pass 15 May 2007 25,650 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 TC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TC, 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 TC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is 42 TC safe to buy?

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