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BY03 ALX

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,174 mi
Last recorded55,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY03 ALX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 55,174 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 55,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2025 53,861 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,647 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,828 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,377 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 18,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre sidewall protector damaged. No cords showing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,632 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall protector damaged. No cords showing

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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BY03 ALX is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BY03 ALX, 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 BY03 ALX registered?

BY03 ALX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is BY03 ALX safe to buy?

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