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C21 RAG

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,048 mi
Last recorded54,048 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RAG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,305 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,042 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2020 44,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel flap release only operates via manual overide

Offside Front Brake wear indicator removed from pad

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s side repeater damaged but still working

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,135 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 30,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 20,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 17,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 14,684 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 11,288 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 10,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,294 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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C21 RAG is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C21 RAG, 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 C21 RAG registered?

C21 RAG is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is C21 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 RAG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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