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DH04 BCE

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BCE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 97,984 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 97,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 95,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 142,549 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 142,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 84,602 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,565 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,701 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 118,551 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,808 miles

o/s/f front suspension link bush has movement,bonding deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,864 miles

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

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

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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DH04 BCE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DH04 BCE, 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 DH04 BCE registered?

DH04 BCE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is DH04 BCE safe to buy?

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