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EDZ 872

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 872
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 92,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 92,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,188 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 35,830 miles

both front tyres have cracks in tread pattern

Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,387 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,764 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,494 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 11,467 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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EDZ 872 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,005cc 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 EDZ 872, 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 EDZ 872 registered?

EDZ 872 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is EDZ 872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 872 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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