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LJ08 EBD

2008 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EBD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 99,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,578 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,350 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,841 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 86,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder worn down to canvas and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,927 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,427 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 27,219 miles

N/s & O/s front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 19,909 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 EBD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EBD, 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 LJ08 EBD registered?

LJ08 EBD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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