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TC51 RAT

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,221 mi
Last recorded53,221 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC51 RAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 51,570 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front suspension pipes corroded at unions

Fail 6 Dec 2023 51,570 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

both front suspension pipes corroded at unions

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,071 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,919 miles

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 13 May 2016 36,916 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

large underbonnet covers fitted restricting visibility

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,881 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,811 miles

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

front disc corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 17,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 13,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,603 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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TC51 RAT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black 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 TC51 RAT, 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 TC51 RAT registered?

TC51 RAT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is TC51 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for TC51 RAT 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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