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EU08 YKV

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,539 mi
Last recorded80,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YKV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,665 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

under guards fitted restricting full inspection of suspension components and chassis area

under guards fitted restricting full inspection of suspension components and chassis area

Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,253 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 47,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 43,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 42,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,139 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,704 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 YKV is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

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

Is EU08 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 YKV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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