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YJY 801

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,145 mi
Last recorded109,145 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJY 801
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 109,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 109,096 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 108,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak at pipes going into expansion tank

engine lamp on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,564 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 60,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag light on. tyre pressure warning on.key battery low.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,686 miles

passenger air bag light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,538 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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YJY 801 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJY 801, 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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YJY 801 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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