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W28 ALS

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 ALS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,938 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,553 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 86,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,133 miles

front bumper damage

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush, recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,060 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,072 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,121 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,967 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 42,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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W28 ALS is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W28 ALS, 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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W28 ALS is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is W28 ALS safe to buy?

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