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RD54 PLX

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,591 mi
Last recorded79,591 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 PLX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,591 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,261 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,783 miles

reduced effort nearside rear park brake

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault

Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

reduced effort nearside rear park brake

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,954 miles

Advise,rear pads low,rear tyres close to limit.front pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,506 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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RD54 PLX is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RD54 PLX, 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 RD54 PLX registered?

RD54 PLX is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is RD54 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD54 PLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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