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UIG 2072

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,878 mi
Last recorded84,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 2072
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,878 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 84,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,936 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,936 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P.R.S scanned & cleared fault codes - no further fault found (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light from lamp not visible from 1m2 of rear quarter (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding NOTE: wheel bearing NOT tested for roughness when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated strongly advised checking & adjusting ALL four tyre pressures BEFORE presenting vehicle for headlamp aim retest (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,176 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,119 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 2x os bulbs not illuminating (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,233 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 60,229 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)

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 8 Jan 2016 55,653 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,143 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,806 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 43,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 38,517 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,292 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,177 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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UIG 2072 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UIG 2072, 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 UIG 2072 registered?

UIG 2072 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is UIG 2072 safe to buy?

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