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LJ04 EBG

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,056 mi
Last recorded71,056 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EBG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,056 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 71,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,382 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,472 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 68,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,545 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 67,482 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,548 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,550 miles

front bumper damaged/cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,550 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

front bumper damaged/cracked

light switch does not always switch on immediatly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,604 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system defective

Pass 3 May 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,319 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 23,315 miles

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

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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LJ04 EBG is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ04 EBG, 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 LJ04 EBG registered?

LJ04 EBG is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is LJ04 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 EBG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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