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NA53 SAM

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,005 mi
Last recorded122,005 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 SAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 122,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 119,029 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 9 Nov 2024 119,028 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 29 Aug 2022 118,943 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault tc lamp illuminated (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 115,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,739 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 69,739 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,844 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,786 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,233 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,904 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,889 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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NA53 SAM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NA53 SAM, 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 NA53 SAM registered?

NA53 SAM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is NA53 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 SAM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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