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C18 GTC

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,012 mi
Last recorded44,012 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 42,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 39,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 35,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut on outer sidewall and slightly perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 33,168 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 10 May 2019 29,052 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 25,896 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 25,896 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 16,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,874 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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C18 GTC 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 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 C18 GTC, 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 C18 GTC registered?

C18 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is C18 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 GTC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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