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KCZ 959

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,229 mi
Last recorded119,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 959
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 119,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,763 miles

Offside side repeter lamp lens cover missing

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side repeter lamp lens cover missing

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,997 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 106,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/r20 120w Event (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/r20 120w Event (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,984 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,127 miles

n/s/f power steering pipes rusty and slight damp

o/s/r brake caliper slightly damp

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,905 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 138,226 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,928 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,374 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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KCZ 959 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KCZ 959, 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 KCZ 959 registered?

KCZ 959 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is KCZ 959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCZ 959 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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