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D1 VHS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests33 (32 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate97%

Mileage

78,293 mi
Last recorded78,293 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 VHS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

32 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 78,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 38,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 38,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2024 76,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,202 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,969 miles

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

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,314 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rattling

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r light lens misted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 33,973 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 50,087 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 41,163 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,362 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,420 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 14,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 11,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,589 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,746 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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D1 VHS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 97%.

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 D1 VHS, 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 D1 VHS registered?

D1 VHS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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