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C8 FDM

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 FDM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,551 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,138 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 94,725 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,675 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,246 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,728 miles

airbag light on dash

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2011 82,967 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,665 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,183 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 63,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

tyres wearing on edges

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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C8 FDM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C8 FDM, 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 C8 FDM registered?

C8 FDM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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