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FEM 10

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEM 10
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 98,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 98,035 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 AND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 95,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 AND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 90,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 84,913 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,867 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 78,580 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35ZR20 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Small tears on O/S/R inside tyre wall

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,402 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts on there inner side walls

Pass 10 May 2013 51,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,952 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 31,935 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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FEM 10 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FEM 10, 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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FEM 10 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is FEM 10 safe to buy?

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