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W123 ARL

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 ARL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,737 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 94,721 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))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 90,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 3 Sep 2019 82,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,297 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 49,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 36,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,070 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 4,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,475 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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W123 ARL is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W123 ARL, 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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W123 ARL is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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