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XFZ 9862

2004 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,798 mi
Last recorded124,798 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 9862
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 124,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 124,330 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 123,519 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,115 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear has slight cracking of the tyre structure

Fail 23 Oct 2015 107,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus severe cracking of the trye cacus (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear has slight cracking of the tyre structure

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,635 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,885 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,137 miles

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

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

boot lid not locking closed.

nearside exhaust actuator not working.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,493 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links worn.

front and rear brake pads getting low.

offside outer number plate lamp not working.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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XFZ 9862 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XFZ 9862, 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 XFZ 9862 registered?

XFZ 9862 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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