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YX04 RVJ

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 RVJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,570 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 82,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tear in inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 75,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,433 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,776 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 46,775 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 5,434 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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YX04 RVJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YX04 RVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX04 RVJ registered?

YX04 RVJ is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is YX04 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 RVJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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