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J123 DEA

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,598 mi
Last recorded40,598 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 DEA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,598 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 40,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 34,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 23,694 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,817 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 7,157 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 6,719 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 6,647 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 6,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 6,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 6,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,276 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 6,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,032 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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J123 DEA is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J123 DEA, 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 J123 DEA registered?

J123 DEA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is J123 DEA safe to buy?

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