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LJ08 EBU

2008 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,636 mi
Last recorded29,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 29,636 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,765 miles

Sill, Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to fully assess all prescribed items

Pass 27 May 2022 27,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 27,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,508 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 26,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 25,861 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/ perished on outer sidewall(s)

Both rear tyres dated 2008

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 24,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are perishing on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 22,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 20,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,913 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,727 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 EBU is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Green with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

LJ08 EBU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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