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EU08 HYC

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,283 mi
Last recorded67,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 HYC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 62,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed brake calliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,355 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,896 miles

cut in nsf tyre inner wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,896 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre inner wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,044 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,401 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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EU08 HYC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,988cc 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 EU08 HYC, 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.

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What year was EU08 HYC registered?

EU08 HYC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EU08 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 HYC 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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