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W121 GRM

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,016 mi
Last recorded131,016 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 GRM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 131,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,863 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS light on

Fail 9 Oct 2023 130,854 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Jul 2021 128,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 127,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,319 miles

Rear Rear bumper lower section damage but is secure and not affecting the vehicle in any way.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,676 miles

off side wing repeater cover missing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,676 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension system inoperative both (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

off side wing repeater cover missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,042 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,777 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,682 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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W121 GRM is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W121 GRM, 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 W121 GRM registered?

W121 GRM is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is W121 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 GRM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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