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DK08 FSY

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,223 mi
Last recorded75,223 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 FSY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 75,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 74,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 69,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 65,420 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 63,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,394 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 24,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,942 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISKS BADLY CORODED AND RIDGED

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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DK08 FSY is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK08 FSY, 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 DK08 FSY registered?

DK08 FSY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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