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P12 ERV

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,808 mi
Last recorded38,808 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 ERV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,808 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,676 miles

all four tyres cracking [note over 9yrs old]

tyre pressure warning light on dash.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,244 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2015 32,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both front tyres cracking.

both rear tyres cracking.

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,812 miles

n/s outer door handle faulty not opening door properly

Fail 30 Jul 2014 30,785 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s outer door handle faulty not opening door properly

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,971 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,029 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,546 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 13,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall no ply or cord exposed

Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,543 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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P12 ERV is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P12 ERV, 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 P12 ERV registered?

P12 ERV is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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