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EDD 17Y

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,336 mi
Last recorded48,336 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 17Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2024 48,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 48,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,473 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 47,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,205 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,577 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 30 Jul 2012 20,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,311 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

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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EDD 17Y is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 EDD 17Y, 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 EDD 17Y registered?

EDD 17Y is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EDD 17Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 17Y 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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