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F17 VAN

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 VAN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 33,074 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 32,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 27,190 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 27,190 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 26,262 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 26,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,373 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,161 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 19,161 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,653 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 8,424 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 8,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,769 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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F17 VAN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F17 VAN, 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 F17 VAN registered?

F17 VAN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is F17 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 VAN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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