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Y9 GKJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,968 mi
Last recorded121,968 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 GKJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 121,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,671 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,972 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 109,966 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,052 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 104,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARCKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARCKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured MARCKED (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,350 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,394 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,313 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 77,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,673 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,877 miles

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

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

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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Y9 GKJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y9 GKJ, 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 Y9 GKJ registered?

Y9 GKJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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