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LJ04 HBE

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,443 mi
Last recorded65,443 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 65,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 64,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 57,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,616 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 52,428 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,477 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 49,443 miles

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

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

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 HBE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 HBE registered?

LJ04 HBE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is LJ04 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 HBE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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