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RRZ 8690

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,192 mi
Last recorded54,192 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 8690
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 54,192 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 54,187 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,056 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,786 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 53,399 miles

tpms light on (2004 reg)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 53,388 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

tpms light on (2004 reg)

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,351 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,351 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,292 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 38,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,113 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,355 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 22,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,508 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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RRZ 8690 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RRZ 8690, 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 RRZ 8690 registered?

RRZ 8690 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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