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HF08 RKJ

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,516 mi
Last recorded58,516 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 RKJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 58,516 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 4 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 58,489 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 3 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater insecure secured with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 47,877 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 45,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,989 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 43,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,148 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,471 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,181 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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HF08 RKJ is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HF08 RKJ, 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 HF08 RKJ registered?

HF08 RKJ is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HF08 RKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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