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HOI 16

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,077 mi
Last recorded134,077 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOI 16
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front suspension components upper track rod and ball joints covered with duck tape time of test

headlamps misty front both

Pass 5 Sep 2020 213,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tpms illuminated

Fail 5 Sep 2019 131,768 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition off (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

tpms illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2018 128,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,503 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing low and has slight damage to outer side wall

n/s rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside front upper front arm inner bush worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside front upper front arm inner bush worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,727 miles

offside and nearside front suspension upper arm inner bushes starting to detatch

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,347 miles

offside front inner cv gaiter perished

possible offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses leaking fluid

Fail 20 Nov 2009 47,290 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

possible centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,290 miles

possible centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,210 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 20,002 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HOI 16 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HOI 16, 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 HOI 16 registered?

HOI 16 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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