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BU08 DWO

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,360 mi
Last recorded67,360 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DWO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,360 miles

headlight cleaning devices inoperarive

intermittern traction control light on dadh

nsf wheel repaired

sidewall cut on nsf tyre

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight exhaust blow

slight play through steering

system /level fault warning light on dash

Fail 23 Jan 2019 67,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight bind on rear wheels

slight exhaust blow

slight play in steering to o/s/f

system fault light on dash

front brake discs corroding

headlight cleaning devices inoperative

intermittern suspension light on dash

intermittern track/control light on dash

nsf roadwheel repaired

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,149 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 33,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,820 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BU08 DWO is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU08 DWO, 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 BU08 DWO registered?

BU08 DWO is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BU08 DWO safe to buy?

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