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L1 TDN

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,430 mi
Last recorded55,430 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 TDN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 55,430 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,094 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,717 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,416 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,764 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 12,843 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,739 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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L1 TDN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L1 TDN, 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 L1 TDN registered?

L1 TDN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is L1 TDN safe to buy?

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