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E1 ALT

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

6,551 mi
Last recorded6,551 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 ALT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 6,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 6,501 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 1,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 1,526 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 1,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 1,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 1,470 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 1,451 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 1,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 1,349 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 1,084 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 1,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 340 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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E1 ALT is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E1 ALT, 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 E1 ALT registered?

E1 ALT is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is E1 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 ALT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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