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AAA 1L

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,942 mi
Last recorded55,942 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 1L
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 55,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 52,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 52,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 48,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 46,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,246 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 38,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,653 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,932 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,513 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,710 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,956 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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AAA 1L is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 36,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAA 1L, 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 18 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAA 1L registered?

AAA 1L is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AAA 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 1L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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