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SBW 945

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,464 mi
Last recorded29,464 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 945
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 29,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 29,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,033 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,630 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 24,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,921 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,452 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,598 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,860 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 11,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SBW 945 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBW 945, 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 SBW 945 registered?

SBW 945 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is SBW 945 safe to buy?

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