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GSW 123

2008 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,165 mi
Last recorded46,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSW 123
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,373 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 37,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 30,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,059 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,529 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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GSW 123 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GSW 123, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GSW 123 registered?

GSW 123 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is GSW 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSW 123 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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