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LJ08 EAO

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,562 mi
Last recorded35,562 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EAO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,562 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 33,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 29,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,283 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside slight wear and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight wear and lip all brake discs

Small deep cuts to all tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,172 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,238 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 7 Apr 2017 12,237 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in all areas of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in all areas of tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking in all areas of tread

Offside Rear showing early signs of cracking forming in tread

Offside Side mirror indicator lense slightly adrift

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,979 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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LJ08 EAO is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJ08 EAO, 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 LJ08 EAO registered?

LJ08 EAO is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is LJ08 EAO safe to buy?

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