MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see inner! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r brake pads low
oil leaks
rear tyres low on tread, cuts
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle fitted with the following synthetic protective shields, under bonnet, under body and in parallel with prophylactic sill covers obscuring all underside components and /or the vehicle rigidity from visual inspection.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s and o/s have lip on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front n/s and o/s have lip on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
high level stop lamp not working.front brake pads getting low.
offside rear wheel rim badly damaged.
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 HXC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 VX53 HXC, 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 VX53 HXC registered?
VX53 HXC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 January 2004.
Is VX53 HXC safe to buy?
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