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V3 KCB

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

78,006 mi
Last recorded78,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 KCB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 74,528 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,235 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 71,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from both exhaust pipes (pipes only welded half way round) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 68,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 65,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 28 Apr 2018 60,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,922 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,053 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,264 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 28,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,280 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,931 miles

all 4 alloy wheel rims badly damaged.offside front outer tyre wall has 2 cuts in it.

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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V3 KCB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V3 KCB, 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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V3 KCB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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