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8 YYY

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,855 mi
Last recorded65,855 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 YYY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 65,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 65,307 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 64,236 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 62,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,466 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 56,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

1 of 4 reg plate bulbs not working

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front lower rear arm inner bush has slight play

Nearside side repeater lens is missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear subframe front bush has slight play

Offside washer in need of slight adjustment

Oil leak

Parking brake noisy when applied and released

Propshaft bush has slight play (Located at the back end of prop shaft inside rear diff)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear reg plate slightly damaged

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,828 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 40,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,880 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,202 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 26,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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8 YYY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8 YYY, 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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8 YYY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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