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W400 ARN

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW400 ARN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,197 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 82,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,749 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 66,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,507 miles

Central Front Unable to inspect inner suspension & steering components due to engine cover fitted.

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,109 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,429 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,513 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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W400 ARN is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W400 ARN, 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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W400 ARN is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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