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EU08 JCX

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,232 mi
Last recorded48,232 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 48,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 48,232 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Boot cannot be open (6.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2024 46,824 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 43,810 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 43,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,983 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,820 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 35,820 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,829 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 13,625 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,786 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 JCX 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 82.4%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

EU08 JCX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EU08 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 JCX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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