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RU51 GTT

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,128 mi
Last recorded124,128 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU51 GTT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,128 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2023 111,358 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

slight free play detected in drivers seat back rest

Fail 24 Mar 2023 111,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

slight free play detected in drivers seat back rest

Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 97,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,030 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 94,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,382 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,333 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,980 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 53,980 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,134 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 17 Jan 2011 46,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,441 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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RU51 GTT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RU51 GTT, 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 RU51 GTT registered?

RU51 GTT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RU51 GTT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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