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D17 GTB

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,897 mi
Last recorded79,897 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 GTB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 79,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 75,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 70,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 53,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,175 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 50,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 35,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,707 miles

rear tyres starting to perish and getting low on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,339 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,521 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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D17 GTB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black 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 D17 GTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D17 GTB registered?

D17 GTB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is D17 GTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 GTB 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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