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J70 SPD

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SPD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 138,669 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 11 May 2017 138,668 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,575 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 123,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover fitted.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Offside Front Inner 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)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,103 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges slightly.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 101,101 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges slightly.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside rear lens damaged.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,737 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,054 miles

customer advised high level stop light disconected

n/s/f inner pad looks to be getting low could not fully see becausr of caliper construction further examination required

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,773 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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J70 SPD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J70 SPD, 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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J70 SPD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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