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78 AJC

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,951 mi
Last recorded49,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 AJC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 49,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,698 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,846 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,773 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 45,688 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Jul 2019

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,604 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,840 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,328 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,393 miles

both front brake disc's slight wear

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake disc's slight wear

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,611 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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78 AJC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 78 AJC, 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 78 AJC registered?

78 AJC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is 78 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 AJC 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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