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N55 HDB

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,390 mi
Last recorded83,390 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 HDB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 83,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,336 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,439 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,726 miles

both front lower suspension rear arm inner bushes have considerable movement

Fail 28 Jun 2018 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front lower suspension rear arm inner bushes have considerable movement

Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,517 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 56,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3 cuts) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,689 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,487 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,076 miles

front tyres worn badly on iner edges advise replace

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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N55 HDB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N55 HDB, 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 N55 HDB registered?

N55 HDB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is N55 HDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 HDB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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