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LJ08 EBL

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,517 mi
Last recorded5,517 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 5,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 5,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 4,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 4,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 4,295 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 4,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 4,009 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 4,009 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 3,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 3,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 3,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 2,960 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 2,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 2,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 2,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 2,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 2,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 1,402 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 EBL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ08 EBL, 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 EBL registered?

LJ08 EBL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is LJ08 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 EBL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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