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SE51 NDY

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,102 mi
Last recorded105,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 NDY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 105,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 103,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 101,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 97,451 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 89,862 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 89,862 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 89,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 89,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,656 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 79,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,664 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,110 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,799 miles

offside front outer tyrewall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,094 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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SE51 NDY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SE51 NDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SE51 NDY?

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What year was SE51 NDY registered?

SE51 NDY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is SE51 NDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE51 NDY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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