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J88 CGT

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 122,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER ARM INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 103,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,492 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded inner wing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,339 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,841 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 11 Sep 2015 60,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,159 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 60,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,499 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,184 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,521 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,743 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 35,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,514 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 30,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,968 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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J88 CGT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J88 CGT, 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 J88 CGT registered?

J88 CGT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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