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V5 HCR

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 HCR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 91,574 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 90,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 85,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bad on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,944 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 69,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,584 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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V5 HCR is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V5 HCR, 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 V5 HCR registered?

V5 HCR is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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