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BT08 LEY

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,338 mi
Last recorded70,338 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 LEY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 70,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,324 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,315 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,104 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 45,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Twisted rubbing on suspion arms (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

oil pressure warning on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,833 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,212 miles

Grommet missing from nearside front footwell.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,061 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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BT08 LEY is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey 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 BT08 LEY, 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 BT08 LEY registered?

BT08 LEY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is BT08 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 LEY 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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