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GRA 17D

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRA 17D
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,222 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,700 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,971 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch shield damaged

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

TPMS Light stays illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2018 91,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,632 miles

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

EML Light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,815 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 51,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 47,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,322 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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GRA 17D 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 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GRA 17D, 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 GRA 17D registered?

GRA 17D is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GRA 17D safe to buy?

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