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VX54 DWY

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,725 mi
Last recorded79,725 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 DWY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,725 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,700 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,937 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,896 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 73,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,556 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,784 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Fail 10 Jul 2013 62,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,636 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,481 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,269 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 34,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,989 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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VX54 DWY is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc 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 VX54 DWY, 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 VX54 DWY registered?

VX54 DWY is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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