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Y8 KJB

2004 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 KJB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,644 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 88,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 87,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 86,380 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,465 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 133,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 80,682 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,587 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 49,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,549 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2008 27,728 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front and n/s/r wheels scuffed

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of the steering rack or brake/steering componesnts under the bonnet

n/s/f headlamp unit does not feel fully secured at the bottom compared with the other side

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,158 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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Y8 KJB is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y8 KJB, 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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Y8 KJB is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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