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YCZ 8663

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 8663
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,786 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 64,786 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,190 miles

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BIND

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,771 miles

Nearside mirror glass slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Mar 2018 59,796 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass slightly discoloured (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 58,356 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,089 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

front under tray loose

Fail 6 May 2015 53,089 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine light on

front under tray loose

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,471 miles

nearside front side repeater indicator not working on 100% 2 bulbs not working( multi bulb assembly)

Pass 19 May 2010 29,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 29,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 20,364 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,900 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 22 May 2007 13,601 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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YCZ 8663 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCZ 8663, 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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YCZ 8663 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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