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FA04 EHS

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 EHS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,464 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,800 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,633 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,345 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,311 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,002 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 22,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,965 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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FA04 EHS is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA04 EHS, 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 FA04 EHS registered?

FA04 EHS is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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