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J500 RYC

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,823 mi
Last recorded162,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 RYC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 162,823 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 97,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 95,295 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,502 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,996 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn very low on inner shoulder.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn very low on inner shoulder.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 77,827 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,664 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS MARKED,(POSS JUDDER)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS MARKED,(POSS JUDDER)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,380 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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J500 RYC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J500 RYC, 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 J500 RYC registered?

J500 RYC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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