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YJ54 EGC

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,219 mi
Last recorded75,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 EGC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,724 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,210 miles

eml on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,358 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 50,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,024 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light is on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,843 miles

EML is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tyre Pressure Monitoring system showing a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,553 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring device Inop

Fail 29 Jun 2011 29,553 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML on dash

Tyre pressure monitoring device Inop

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,103 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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YJ54 EGC 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 YJ54 EGC, 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 YJ54 EGC registered?

YJ54 EGC is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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