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LJ08 ECC

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,640 mi
Last recorded45,640 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 ECC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 45,640 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 43,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 42,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside trye wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 42,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 41,004 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 39,155 miles

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 36,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,236 miles

Offside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,126 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 29,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 18,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,418 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,294 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 ECC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

LJ08 ECC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 ECC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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