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H7 SHU

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 SHU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 65,719 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 104,242 miles

TPMS light on, vehicle registered before 2012

Fail 11 Oct 2024 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

TPMS light on, vehicle registered before 2012

Fail 30 Jan 2024 104,242 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust system modified but not noisy or effecting emissions

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

tpms light on, vehicle registered before 2012

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,847 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,234 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,812 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 49,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,397 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 46,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 44,391 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,989 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 40,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,446 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 37,446 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 17,299 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,077 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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H7 SHU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H7 SHU, 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 H7 SHU registered?

H7 SHU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is H7 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 SHU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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