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DEC 4R

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,360 mi
Last recorded49,360 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 4R
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 48,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 48,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 47,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,576 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 38,638 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,150 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,689 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,850 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 19,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,793 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 17,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,648 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2010 13,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,842 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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DEC 4R is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DEC 4R, 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 DEC 4R registered?

DEC 4R is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is DEC 4R safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 4R shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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