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SUE 398M

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,583 mi
Last recorded46,583 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 398M
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,425 miles

both front brake disc's slight wear

both rear brake disc's slight wear

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,418 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,219 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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SUE 398M is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SUE 398M, 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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How do I check the history of SUE 398M?

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What year was SUE 398M registered?

SUE 398M is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is SUE 398M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUE 398M shows 7 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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