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C5 JTO

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,739 mi
Last recorded62,739 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JTO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 53,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Different size (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,399 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,695 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level brake light inop.

N/S front tyre cut in outer sidewall

N/S rear tyre cut in outer side wall

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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C5 JTO is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 JTO, 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 C5 JTO registered?

C5 JTO is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is C5 JTO safe to buy?

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