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E8 GTC

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,873 mi
Last recorded62,873 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 60,159 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 57,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,390 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip to the nearside of the screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 30,874 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 30,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 25,778 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,096 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 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black 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 E8 GTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 GTC registered?

E8 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is E8 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 GTC 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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