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L1 VAE

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,187 mi
Last recorded52,187 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 VAE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 52,187 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 46,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 43,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 41,798 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,886 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,167 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 35,957 miles

headlamp switch fault / worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 35,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp switch fault / worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,305 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,159 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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L1 VAE 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 89.5%.

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 L1 VAE, 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 L1 VAE registered?

L1 VAE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is L1 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 VAE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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