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C1 GAM

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 GAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 86,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,545 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 84,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,374 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 73,327 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 55,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,688 miles

score marks appearing on front discs ,mainly offside?

slight damage to nearside front sill seam

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,750 miles

all four tyres low on tread and heavily perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,343 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the nearside front and both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 29 Dec 2014 45,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

the nearside front and both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,707 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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C1 GAM is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C1 GAM, 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 C1 GAM registered?

C1 GAM is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is C1 GAM safe to buy?

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