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DBL 294

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,595 mi
Last recorded63,595 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 294
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 63,595 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 61,020 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 34,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,040 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,083 miles

high level stop lamp in-op

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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DBL 294 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DBL 294, 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 DBL 294 registered?

DBL 294 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is DBL 294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBL 294 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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