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J5 CRY

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,460 mi
Last recorded17,460 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CRY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 17,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 17,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 17,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 16,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 16,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 16,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 15,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 14,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 14,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 14,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 12,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,319 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,934 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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J5 CRY is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J5 CRY, 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 J5 CRY registered?

J5 CRY is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is J5 CRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 CRY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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