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JGW 127

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,001 mi
Last recorded97,001 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 127
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 96,988 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGE AND WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 110,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Small amount of damage to wheel rim and tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,606 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 8,170 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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JGW 127 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JGW 127, 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 JGW 127 registered?

JGW 127 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is JGW 127 safe to buy?

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