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YGY 342S

2004 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,237 mi
Last recorded68,237 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 342S
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,237 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 68,237 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 108,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,228 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 1 x exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 15 Mar 2022 101,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35x21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,443 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,466 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,808 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,861 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 52,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,835 miles

front + rear pads over half worn

Fail 10 Jan 2013 49,835 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

front + rear pads over half worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,811 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,142 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,468 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,326 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

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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YGY 342S is a 2004 Bentley Continental in White with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YGY 342S, 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 YGY 342S registered?

YGY 342S is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is YGY 342S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGY 342S shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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