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LJ08 EBV

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,489 mi
Last recorded20,489 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 EBV
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 20,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle and inside (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 20,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 / 35 / ZR20 102Y PIRELLI P ZERO (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 20,405 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 20,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 20,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 19,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 19,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,245 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,454 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

x1 Horn Tone Not Working

Fail 26 Feb 2016 17,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread

x1 Horn Tone Not Working

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,297 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,996 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,534 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 EBV is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

LJ08 EBV is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LJ08 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 EBV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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