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JR 88

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,596 mi
Last recorded49,596 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR 88
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 49,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,430 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 25,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,015 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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JR 88 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JR 88, 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

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What year was JR 88 registered?

JR 88 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is JR 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR 88 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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