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D4 PUR

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,375 mi
Last recorded80,375 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 PUR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,375 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 72,425 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 72,402 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to different size front wheels fitted across the same axle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted 275/40/19 n/s front and 275/35/20 fitted o/s front (5.2.3 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated partly seized difficult to open and close (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,603 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,719 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,433 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,408 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,072 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,915 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 8,257 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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D4 PUR 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 94.1%.

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 D4 PUR, 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 D4 PUR registered?

D4 PUR is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is D4 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 PUR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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