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P23 PRS

2004 Bentley Continental

Maroon Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,121 mi
Last recorded64,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 PRS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 64,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,063 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 61,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,242 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 50,770 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2016 49,476 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR/OSF (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,755 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,411 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,776 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,790 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode

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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P23 PRS is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Maroon with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P23 PRS, 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 P23 PRS registered?

P23 PRS is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is P23 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 PRS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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