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J40 CTO

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

212,480 mi
Last recorded212,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 CTO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 212,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 208,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 126,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 121,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,953 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,783 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,473 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 109,406 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 103,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,313 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 16,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 11,754 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 11,754 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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J40 CTO is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J40 CTO, 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 J40 CTO registered?

J40 CTO is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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