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R17 GML

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,029 mi
Last recorded81,029 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 GML
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,029 miles

Front Inner 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 70,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 70,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,546 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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R17 GML is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R17 GML, 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 R17 GML registered?

R17 GML is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is R17 GML safe to buy?

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