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B16 CVF

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,916 mi
Last recorded68,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CVF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,084 miles

Central Both exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Both exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,275 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both top bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 651,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,083 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 60,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,222 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,088 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,607 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links worn.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,777 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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B16 CVF is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 B16 CVF, 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 B16 CVF registered?

B16 CVF is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is B16 CVF safe to buy?

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