MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs.worn,pitted,corroded & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing low near to wear wire indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front nearside screen washer not working.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged minor cut on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged minor cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner nearside inner alloy wheel has hair line fracture.[not leaking]
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cut in tread.
Nearside Front nearside front tyre have sign of kerb damage to sidewalls but no cord exposed
Rear rear tyres have sign of kerb damage to sidewalls but no cord exposed
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi/pipe [union] (3.6.A.1)
petrol flap full of water.
nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU08 MLJ is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 MLJ, 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 BU08 MLJ registered?
BU08 MLJ is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 April 2008.
Is BU08 MLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU08 MLJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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