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EU08 JBV

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,545 mi
Last recorded94,545 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 JBV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 94,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light on

Rear Both tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2024 93,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 93,100 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

engine tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 87,590 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fiited

Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,444 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,712 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,820 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 30,819 miles

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

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 JBV is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EU08 JBV, 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 EU08 JBV registered?

EU08 JBV is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EU08 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 JBV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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