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D8 HYS

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 HYS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 52,597 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 48,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 46,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,129 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 44,841 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 44,840 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 44,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,712 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,937 miles

nearside front tyre has something inbetween tyre and wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 32,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 20,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,828 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight lump in 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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D8 HYS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D8 HYS, 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 D8 HYS registered?

D8 HYS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is D8 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 HYS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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