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J7 NNS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,197 mi
Last recorded66,197 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 NNS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 66,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 90,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,465 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,170 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 76,479 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 76,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,892 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 72,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn corroded shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn corroded shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Front suspension bump stops worn

Rear disks corroded on faces.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracked badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracked badly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 51,354 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pads very low (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracked badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracked badly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 68,385 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,483 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,571 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber protective gator insecure

lettering on front and rear registration plates

under trays fitted to vehicle impairing full examination of brake and fuel pipes and maybe corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,571 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber protective gator insecure

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

lettering on front and rear registration plates

under trays fitted to vehicle impairing full examination of brake and fuel pipes and maybe corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2015 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,591 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 27,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,563 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 24,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,770 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges(not exposing cords)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,220 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 16,584 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 16,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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J7 NNS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J7 NNS, 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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J7 NNS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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