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C8 XPJ

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XPJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,760 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,528 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 64,526 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,427 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 62,427 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 51,393 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,319 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,291 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 42,760 miles

Both front tyres tread depths getting low (approx 2mm)

Pass 22 May 2014 28,367 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,493 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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C8 XPJ is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C8 XPJ, 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 C8 XPJ registered?

C8 XPJ is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is C8 XPJ safe to buy?

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