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RC 4178

2004 Bentley Unknown

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,099 mi
Last recorded59,099 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC 4178
MakeBentley
ModelUnknown
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,099 miles

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Fuel cap sealing ring is starting to perish slightly.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 56,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 53,698 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 53,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 52,534 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Unknown?

Based on 765 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
parking brake recording little or no effort 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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RC 4178 is a 2004 Bentley Unknown in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bentley Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RC 4178, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RC 4178 registered?

RC 4178 is a 2004 Bentley Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is RC 4178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC 4178 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RC 4178 have outstanding finance?

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