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E22 MBB

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,580 mi
Last recorded86,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 MBB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 82,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 74,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,423 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,601 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 57,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,959 miles

Offside Rear inside sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked o/s.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,362 miles

N/S front and rear tyres cuts in outer sidewalls

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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E22 MBB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E22 MBB, 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 E22 MBB registered?

E22 MBB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is E22 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E22 MBB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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