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FD57 VBG

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,044 mi
Last recorded31,044 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 VBG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 31,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 30,586 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,790 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,062 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 25,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 22,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,469 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,746 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 15,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,675 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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FD57 VBG is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc 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 FD57 VBG, 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 FD57 VBG registered?

FD57 VBG is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is FD57 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 VBG 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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