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DR02 BOB

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,934 mi
Last recorded75,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 BOB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 75,720 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 75,710 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 75,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,003 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,431 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,858 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low close to limit cut outer sidewall

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,068 miles

all tyres worn

front pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2012 18,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,602 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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DR02 BOB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DR02 BOB, 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 DR02 BOB registered?

DR02 BOB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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