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G8 HTL

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,715 mi
Last recorded50,715 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 HTL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 48,078 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,683 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 43,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,795 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 41,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,198 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,945 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,645 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 9,461 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,919 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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G8 HTL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 G8 HTL, 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 G8 HTL registered?

G8 HTL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is G8 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 HTL 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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