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B7 FGR

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,733 mi
Last recorded86,733 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FGR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 86,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,043 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 83,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Vehicle reading 1.36 and needs to be 0.20 or less (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,811 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 80,582 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,400 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 59,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 54,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,989 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,432 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,745 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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B7 FGR is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver 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 B7 FGR, 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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B7 FGR is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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