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9 TA

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 TA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,248 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 53,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,889 miles

BOTH rear handbrake actuators cracked and noisy

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

NSF headlight washer inoperative

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2023 49,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH rear handbrake actuators cracked and noisy

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

NSF headlight washer inoperative

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2022 46,902 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,254 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,739 miles

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,494 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,757 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,670 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,125 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,400 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

bulbs out in centre stop lamp

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,825 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,896 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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9 TA is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 9 TA, 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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9 TA is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is 9 TA safe to buy?

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