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AE02 OSE

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,523 mi
Last recorded124,523 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OSE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 124,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,567 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,957 miles

Offside Front Floor pan bung missing

Offside Registration plate lamp loose in holder

Slight damage both front outer sills at joint

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,172 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,100 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,757 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,589 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,429 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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AE02 OSE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AE02 OSE, 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 AE02 OSE registered?

AE02 OSE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is AE02 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 OSE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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