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ELM 5T

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,445 mi
Last recorded102,445 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELM 5T
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,972 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,848 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,652 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 74,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,348 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,537 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,497 miles

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

osf tyre inner side wall cut but not showing cord

osr tyre inner side wall cut but not showing cord

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,545 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,949 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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ELM 5T 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 ELM 5T, 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 ELM 5T registered?

ELM 5T is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is ELM 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELM 5T shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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