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F5 FJR

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,757 mi
Last recorded36,757 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 FJR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 36,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,722 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,371 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 35,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,362 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 19,609 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 17,283 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 14,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 14,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,605 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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F5 FJR is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F5 FJR, 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 F5 FJR registered?

F5 FJR is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is F5 FJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 FJR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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