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V16 RUP

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 RUP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,959 miles

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 12 May 2021 91,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 88,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,873 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 71,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 49,952 miles

3 of 6 nearside side repeaters not working

Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,173 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 18,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n s front tyre slight wall damge

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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V16 RUP is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V16 RUP, 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 V16 RUP registered?

V16 RUP is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is V16 RUP safe to buy?

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