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R70 KAT

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,036 mi
Last recorded71,036 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 KAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,887 miles

Front Both front anti roll bar link top and bottom bushes worn

Offside Offside door mirror glass dim

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link rod bottom bush worn

Offside Door mirror glass faded/dim

Offside Front Anti roll bar link rod bottom bush worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner back bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jul 2015 68,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

engine overheats when fast idled

Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,577 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 63,569 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

bonnet warning lamp on

Pass 1 May 2013 57,739 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,032 miles

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

under tray insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,004 miles

ALL four tyres are worn thin on one edge particularly and the offside rear tyre is worn close to 1.6mm in the measured area.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,473 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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R70 KAT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R70 KAT, 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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R70 KAT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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