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V14 AYB

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,078 mi
Last recorded97,078 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 AYB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,677 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,773 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,432 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,029 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,121 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,033 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

horn tone poor

park brake switch sticks in up/on position

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,819 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,887 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,811 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,469 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,794 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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V14 AYB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 V14 AYB, 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 V14 AYB registered?

V14 AYB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for V14 AYB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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