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NBM 1V

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,530 mi
Last recorded58,530 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBM 1V
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 58,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 57,997 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 57,988 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 56,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,097 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,635 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 51,951 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 28 May 2019 49,281 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,255 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,359 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,757 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,279 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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NBM 1V is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NBM 1V, 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 NBM 1V registered?

NBM 1V is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is NBM 1V safe to buy?

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