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W121 KCD

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,181 mi
Last recorded103,181 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 KCD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 103,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,426 miles

TPMS Light

Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,426 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

TPMS Light

Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,294 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 98,211 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,995 miles

eml light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,700 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the insides

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,306 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 KCD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W121 KCD, 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 KCD registered?

W121 KCD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is W121 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 KCD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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