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AU54 EKR

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 EKR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 85,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 81,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 76,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,205 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

puncture warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on/low oil level warning on/tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 57,831 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on/low oil level warning on/tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,582 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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AU54 EKR 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 AU54 EKR, 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 AU54 EKR registered?

AU54 EKR is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is AU54 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 EKR 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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