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WIL 2223

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 2223
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,886 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside rear flexi pipe slight cut but no visable signs of any leaks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 May 2025 117,478 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside rear flexi pipe slight cut but no visable signs of any leaks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,099 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,185 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 107,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 102,868 miles

uneven tyre wear

Fail 19 May 2022 102,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

uneven tyre wear

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,413 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,177 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,286 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,239 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,913 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,822 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,523 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,999 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,555 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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WIL 2223 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 WIL 2223, 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 WIL 2223 registered?

WIL 2223 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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