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MR53 NUT

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,355 mi
Last recorded41,355 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 NUT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,355 miles

tpm light on

Fail 10 Mar 2026 41,355 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

tpm light on

Pass 18 Jul 2024 41,189 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 41,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,478 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,748 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

OSR tyre bolt in centre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,152 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 35,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,962 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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MR53 NUT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MR53 NUT, 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 MR53 NUT registered?

MR53 NUT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is MR53 NUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 NUT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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