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VX04 HVT

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,409 mi
Last recorded87,409 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 HVT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,750 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 78,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS lamp showing on dashboard

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,163 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,364 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 74,246 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,426 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 73,426 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,951 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2016 69,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 65,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,871 miles

slight separation on both front anti roll bar vertical link bushes.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,388 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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VX04 HVT is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VX04 HVT, 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 VX04 HVT registered?

VX04 HVT is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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