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E3 DHB

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,814 mi
Last recorded52,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DHB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,814 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to get close to wear bands, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,505 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on dash, nearside front tyre 12 years old, offside front tyre 20 years old, offside rear tyre getting close to wear bands and 18 years old. Bonnet shocks weak.

Pass 30 May 2024 50,270 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 48,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,984 miles

Front inner brake discs rusted and worn

Front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,077 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,584 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 28,127 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,722 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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E3 DHB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E3 DHB, 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 E3 DHB registered?

E3 DHB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is E3 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 DHB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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