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YV04 HTZ

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HTZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,507 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,261 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs have slight lips on inner faces

Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked has hole (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs have slight lips on inner faces

Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,521 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,689 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,051 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,252 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,759 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,678 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 19,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,218 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,362 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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YV04 HTZ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 YV04 HTZ, 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 YV04 HTZ registered?

YV04 HTZ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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