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2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,122 mi
Last recorded57,122 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 CFU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 57,122 miles
Pass 25 Dec 2024 56,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 56,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,587 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 50,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also very low 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray loose.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,084 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,084 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords are visable (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,032 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 44,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,160 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,160 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre cut outerwall.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,094 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear tyre cut outerwall.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,261 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 17,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

inner sidewall damaged on N/S/R tyre

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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G7 CFU is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G7 CFU, 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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G7 CFU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is G7 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 CFU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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