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GCL 10N

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 10N
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 96,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall plus close to limit on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 96,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 85,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,067 miles

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

MIL light on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

MIL light on

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,911 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,911 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Light indicates a fault

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

Pass 2 May 2013 80,340 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 80,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 67,699 miles

Engine light on dashboard

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2009 39,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,995 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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GCL 10N is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc 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 GCL 10N, 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 GCL 10N registered?

GCL 10N is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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