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SG04 ZEW

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,444 mi
Last recorded141,444 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ZEW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 141,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 136,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 134,151 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 133,425 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside and nearside rear exhaust clamps splitting

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2014 214,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside and nearside rear exhaust clamps splitting

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,264 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 131,258 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 129,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 129,381 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 123,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 78,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 60,707 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 60,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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SG04 ZEW is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG04 ZEW, 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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SG04 ZEW is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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