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E8 ECX

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,349 mi
Last recorded38,349 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ECX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,349 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 37,717 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 36,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 36,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 33,484 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 33,375 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,942 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,897 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 11,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 11,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,765 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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E8 ECX is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E8 ECX, 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 E8 ECX registered?

E8 ECX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is E8 ECX safe to buy?

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