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ETH 271V

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,821 mi
Last recorded70,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 271V
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 68,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 67,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 66,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 64,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,881 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,817 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,307 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,703 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,345 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 21,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ETH 271V is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ETH 271V, 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 ETH 271V registered?

ETH 271V is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is ETH 271V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 271V shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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