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L17 MBA

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,194 mi
Last recorded52,194 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 MBA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 52,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,516 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,541 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 30,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,512 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,150 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 17,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 13,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,738 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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L17 MBA 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 93.3%.

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 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 L17 MBA, 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 L17 MBA registered?

L17 MBA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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