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V12 YDA

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,678 mi
Last recorded124,678 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 YDA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 124,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 124,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 123,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Retaining clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 121,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,105 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,425 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,801 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,441 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 23,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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V12 YDA is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V12 YDA, 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 V12 YDA registered?

V12 YDA is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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