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AFZ 8137

2004 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,935 mi
Last recorded45,935 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 8137
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 45,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,918 miles

TPM warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,287 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,123 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 19,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 1 May 2007 16,905 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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AFZ 8137 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AFZ 8137, 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 AFZ 8137 registered?

AFZ 8137 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is AFZ 8137 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 8137 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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