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V3 SOM

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,867 mi
Last recorded72,867 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 71,004 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Intermittent / Takes out position lamps when switch to Dipped (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split / weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 65,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,630 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn badly on iner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2007 20,630 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn badly on iner edge advise replace

Fail 20 Jun 2007 20,213 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn badly on iner edge advise replace

Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 SOM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V3 SOM, 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 SOM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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