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8656 AR

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,657 mi
Last recorded66,657 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8656 AR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,657 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 40,206 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 40,163 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,780 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 39,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,648 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 39,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 38,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,260 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 33,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,620 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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8656 AR is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 8656 AR, 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 8656 AR registered?

8656 AR is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is 8656 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8656 AR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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