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LF08 BFA

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BFA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 60,692 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 56,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,518 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 51,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,336 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 46,881 miles

front axle tread 2-3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,573 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,278 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LF08 BFA 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 86.7%.

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 LF08 BFA, 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 LF08 BFA registered?

LF08 BFA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is LF08 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 BFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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