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Y7 MAD

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 MAD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 87,813 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,370 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 87,369 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,815 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 86,773 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly worn and loosing grease

Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,219 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,175 miles

front number plates starting to discolour and are non standard

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,139 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,954 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,297 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 43,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,233 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 22,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,201 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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Y7 MAD is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y7 MAD, 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 Y7 MAD registered?

Y7 MAD is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is Y7 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 MAD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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