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RG04 DFN

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,885 mi
Last recorded58,885 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 DFN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 55,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,087 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,073 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 35,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,363 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 22,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,905 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 11,914 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,078 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 8,078 miles

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

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

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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RG04 DFN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RG04 DFN, 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 RG04 DFN registered?

RG04 DFN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is RG04 DFN safe to buy?

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