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J8 PWX

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PWX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,377 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 71,756 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,848 miles

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

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

rusty rear exhaust clamps

Pass 3 Dec 2021 53,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 48,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,988 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,541 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 28,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,313 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 13,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel inner rim has been repaired (welded)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,931 miles

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

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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J8 PWX 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 94.1%.

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 J8 PWX, 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 J8 PWX registered?

J8 PWX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is J8 PWX safe to buy?

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