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CN04 HTJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,463 mi
Last recorded80,463 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 HTJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 80,463 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,365 miles

under body and suspension corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 79,353 miles

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))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,800 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,880 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 56,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,653 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,719 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,419 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 25,632 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,751 miles

osf anti roll bar drop link lower bush slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,964 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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CN04 HTJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN04 HTJ, 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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CN04 HTJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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