CarVerify

Free Car Check

JJ55 JAN

2008 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,488 mi
Last recorded52,488 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ55 JAN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,488 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 52,488 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,009 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 51,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 49,461 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 49,461 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST CLAMP SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,488 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 29,583 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 22,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,715 miles

both front tyres have cracks in side walls req,change

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,225 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JJ55 JAN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in White with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JJ55 JAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JJ55 JAN?

You can check the full history of JJ55 JAN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JJ55 JAN registered?

JJ55 JAN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is JJ55 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ55 JAN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JJ55 JAN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JJ55 JAN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.