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Y14 GAW

2004 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,336 mi
Last recorded94,336 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 GAW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 89,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front lower trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 16 May 2019 84,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 'c' link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 'c' link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front lower trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,194 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,567 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,021 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 68,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2012 68,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 61,617 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,484 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 28,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,365 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

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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Y14 GAW is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y14 GAW, 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 Y14 GAW registered?

Y14 GAW is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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