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T8 YDH

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,552 mi
Last recorded113,552 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 YDH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 112,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Right side exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Left side exhaust (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Right side exhaust (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Outer CV boot weeping

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 107,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,202 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,731 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,300 miles

Rear Subframe rusty condition

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 52,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 52,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 May 2012 45,333 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,330 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 37,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,970 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,525 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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T8 YDH is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T8 YDH, 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 T8 YDH registered?

T8 YDH is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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