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B8 GTX

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GTX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 98,239 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 97,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,541 miles

engine tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2021 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some of under body protected with under sealant

Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,261 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind n/s/r brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,339 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 81,334 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,596 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,469 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,440 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,825 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

electronic parking brake switch operation is poor possibly due to debris collecting in the switch mechanism although the switch operation is continually correct.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 45,459 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,754 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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B8 GTX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B8 GTX, 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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B8 GTX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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