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GB06 JMS

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,543 mi
Last recorded16,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB06 JMS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 16,543 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 13,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 11,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 10,810 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 10,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 10,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has kerb damage, no cords exposed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner sidewall has a slight split in it, not deep enough to expose cords or separation

Nearside Rear Tyre has kerb damage on side wall, no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,938 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 4,586 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 30 May 2014 4,586 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 3,454 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 2,766 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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GB06 JMS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GB06 JMS, 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 GB06 JMS registered?

GB06 JMS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is GB06 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB06 JMS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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