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A1 YRS

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,056 mi
Last recorded38,056 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YRS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,056 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 38,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,010 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch appears to be faulty & doesn't always illuminate all lamps immediately they are selected (4.1.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

undertray slightly insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2022 38,010 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing & lamp not visible 1m2 of the rear quarter of the vehicle (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury quarter light trim insecure exposing sharp edge & projecting from vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing & lamp not visible 1m2 of the rear quarter of the vehicle (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working unable to determine if connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch appears to be faulty & doesn't always illuminate all lamps immediately they are selected (4.1.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine undertray slightly insecure

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 36,738 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light disconected (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 36,712 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light disconected (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,373 miles

Centre brake light not working (disconnected)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/10 105Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,573 miles

All four tyres perished

Centre rear brake light disconnected

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,909 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,106 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,429 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 13,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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A1 YRS is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc 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 A1 YRS, 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 A1 YRS registered?

A1 YRS is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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