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PA51 EON

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA51 EON
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 79,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,706 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,568 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 70,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 61,405 miles

FUEL cap O-ring cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,321 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

slight bind at offside rear brake

undercovers and sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2021 55,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

slight bind at offside rear brake

undercovers and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,028 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner side

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2019 88,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner side

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2018 54,901 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight bind at both rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres are worn more on inside tread.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres are worn more on inside tread.

Pass 4 May 2016 54,711 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,668 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,550 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,476 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,299 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,711 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,711 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,787 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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PA51 EON is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PA51 EON, 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 PA51 EON registered?

PA51 EON is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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The MOT history for PA51 EON shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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