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R500 PJJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,314 mi
Last recorded44,314 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 PJJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 43,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 42,854 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,821 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,284 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,841 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,995 miles

high level inop(maybe disconnected)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner number plate light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s inner number plate light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,293 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R500 PJJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R500 PJJ, 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 R500 PJJ registered?

R500 PJJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is R500 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 PJJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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