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JJ 1

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6005cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,940 mi
Last recorded49,940 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,005cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 49,940 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 47,926 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 47,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,766 miles

rear brake disc inner surfaces deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,493 miles

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

Nearside Both tyres slightly damaged on inside at bead

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,546 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 37,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,616 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,488 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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JJ 1 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,005cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JJ 1, 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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JJ 1 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is JJ 1 safe to buy?

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