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M3 SGA

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,420 mi
Last recorded49,420 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SGA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,420 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 49,379 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 49,379 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2018 49,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,693 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,724 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,724 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,403 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 43,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,498 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,774 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,717 miles

Nearside Front 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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M3 SGA is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 SGA, 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 M3 SGA registered?

M3 SGA is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is M3 SGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 SGA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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