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GX57 NRN

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,194 mi
Last recorded39,194 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NRN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 39,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 39,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to inner and outer walls - almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 39,009 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to inner and outer walls - almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 39,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner and outer walls - almost to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords light cuts in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 36,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear to inner edge

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind , attention recommended

Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,972 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,882 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 9,430 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 9,430 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 6,183 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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GX57 NRN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GX57 NRN, 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 GX57 NRN registered?

GX57 NRN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is GX57 NRN safe to buy?

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