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GO08 GTC

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,176 mi
Last recorded42,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO08 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 42,176 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front wheel centre cap missing

offside head lamp wash jet cover missing

Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,126 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,549 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition cracks in tread

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

both front tyres in poor condition, cracks in tread

Fail 5 Sep 2018 33,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition cracks in tread

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

both front tyres in poor condition, cracks in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 not urgent (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,802 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 28,802 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,257 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,332 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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GO08 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GO08 GTC, 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 GO08 GTC registered?

GO08 GTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for GO08 GTC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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