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H427 LEE

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,762 mi
Last recorded53,762 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH427 LEE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 51,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 50,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

head lamp wash not working

Fail 19 Nov 2021 48,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

head lamp wash not working

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 43,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,684 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,770 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 29,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,362 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 23,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,350 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,748 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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H427 LEE is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H427 LEE, 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 H427 LEE registered?

H427 LEE is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is H427 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H427 LEE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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