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C3 OTV

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

212,016 mi
Last recorded212,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OTV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 212,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 205,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 114,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 106,060 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 106,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.49% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of two ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 98,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,082 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,842 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

front brake discs slightly lipped on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,447 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,984 miles

Brake discs worn

Centre brake light disconnected

Drivers front tyre wearing low

Headlight switch has intermittant fault

TPMS turned off

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,213 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,089 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 16,310 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,310 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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C3 OTV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 OTV, 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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C3 OTV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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