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LJ04 EBV

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,333 mi
Last recorded116,333 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 EBV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,097 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 101,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,568 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,460 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,701 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,439 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,047 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs are slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,715 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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LJ04 EBV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ04 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

LJ04 EBV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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