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LJ04 FRV

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,086 mi
Last recorded74,086 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess outer cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 74,084 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess outer cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 71,264 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 69,871 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,246 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,251 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,998 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,493 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,480 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet safety catch bolt are missing/insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 363,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,568 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 FRV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black 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 LJ04 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

LJ04 FRV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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