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DM08 MPM

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM08 MPM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,348 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 99,190 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking located inner wing (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 93,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear exhaust clamps broken.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear exhaust clamps broken and corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,809 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp dipped beam weaken. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,574 miles

headlamp washers weak

headlamps cloudy

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both head lamps dipped slightly weaken.

exhaust clamp broken [n/s]

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also run flat and has nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamps broken

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,211 miles

exhaust clamp broken.

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 35,906 miles

Rear Inner Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

offside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,330 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,572 miles

strong smell of fuel coming frrom vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,612 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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DM08 MPM is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DM08 MPM, 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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DM08 MPM is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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