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VX54 DXC

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,369 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 99,405 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 95,318 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,205 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,569 miles

nearside front and rear alloy wheel rims damaged.

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 DXC is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

VX54 DXC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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