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Y5 LED

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 LED
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 100,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

repair to nearside front alloy wheel

suspension warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,590 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front wheel arch damaged

tps light on

Fail 11 Jan 2019 97,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner drive shaft cv gaiter perished

damage to nearside front wheel arch

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,161 miles

Dash illumination amber warning lights on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and in poor condition on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake calliper damp but no signs of leaking.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 77,497 miles

offside front tyre has cut to outer wall and has a nail in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has cut to outer wall and has a nail in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,970 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,222 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,033 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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Y5 LED is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y5 LED, 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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Y5 LED is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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