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NL04 VSU

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,297 mi
Last recorded40,297 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VSU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 40,297 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 40,277 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking Inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 39,859 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 39,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,799 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,443 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inner (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VERY LIGHT CRACKING SHOWN ON REAR TYRES SIDEWALL AREA

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,290 miles

fuel filler surround filling up with water

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,256 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edges. both front tyres have small cuts on outer edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,233 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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NL04 VSU is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NL04 VSU, 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 NL04 VSU registered?

NL04 VSU is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is NL04 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL04 VSU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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