CarVerify

Free Car Check

4 XB

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,602 mi
Last recorded48,602 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration4 XB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,602 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass faded. (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,422 miles

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2019 48,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 47,591 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 46,532 miles

Engine light on

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,654 miles

All tyres deteriating and approaching wear indicators

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,404 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,998 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 34,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,831 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

4 XB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 4 XB, 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

How do I check the history of 4 XB?

You can check the full history of 4 XB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 4 XB registered?

4 XB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is 4 XB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 XB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 4 XB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 4 XB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.