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NJ04 AVE

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,044 mi
Last recorded118,044 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 AVE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,045 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.0MM +WORN ON EDGE

Fail 2 Nov 2020 116,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.0MM +WORN ON EDGE

Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,626 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,480 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,382 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,066 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,440 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,897 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 23,879 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,422 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,749 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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NJ04 AVE is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NJ04 AVE, 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 NJ04 AVE registered?

NJ04 AVE is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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