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HF04 KBU

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,789 mi
Last recorded61,789 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 KBU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 60,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 54,382 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,333 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 32,463 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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HF04 KBU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF04 KBU, 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 HF04 KBU registered?

HF04 KBU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is HF04 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 KBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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