2004 Bentley Continental · 4,581 MOT tests
2004 Bentley Continental reliability
2004 Bentley Continentals fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 Continental years (4,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- 12.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Bentley Continentals: 7.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 67% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 69,510
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,581
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 84% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 72% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 87% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Bentley Continental
Fail rate by area
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Brakes2.4%
- Tyres2%
- Suspension1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.53%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 1.18%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.7%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.7%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.68%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (5.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.78%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.38%) · Brake discs showing some wear (0.92%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Bentley Continental reliable?
2004 Bentley Continentals fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 Continental years (4,581 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Bentley Continental MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.53% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (1.18% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Bentley Continental have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Bentley Continental shows 69,510 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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