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N26 BYE

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 BYE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,083 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 114,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,772 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 90,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,191 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,820 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,547 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,628 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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N26 BYE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N26 BYE, 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 N26 BYE registered?

N26 BYE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is N26 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N26 BYE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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