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B8 ERN

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,977 mi
Last recorded30,977 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ERN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 29,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 28,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 28,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,367 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 26,367 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 23,889 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,453 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 23,453 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,883 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 16,494 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,899 miles

near side front tyre cut to inner & outer side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,733 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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B8 ERN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B8 ERN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 ERN registered?

B8 ERN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is B8 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 ERN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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