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V15 AYB

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,796 mi
Last recorded132,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 AYB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 132,796 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,111 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 126,142 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,163 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inner wheel arch (2.3.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 111,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported o/s n/s clamps (7.1.1)

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded inner wheel arch (2.3.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2018 111,564 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear clamps broken on both pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both top arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subfram (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,331 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,839 miles

nearside front tyre split

offside front tyre split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,430 miles

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre warning light on

Fail 11 Jun 2009 30,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil level low

Tyre pressure warning light on

Wipers smearing

Fail 11 Jun 2009 30,170 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil level low

Tyre pressure warning light on

Wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,644 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,797 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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V15 AYB 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 73.9%.

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 V15 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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V15 AYB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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