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LJ08 EEB

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,689 mi
Last recorded86,689 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,689 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 86,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,085 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,006 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 85,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,811 miles

both rear brake hoses fouling suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 61,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 48,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,469 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,340 miles

offside rear tyre has rubber missing from sidewall

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 EEB is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

LJ08 EEB is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is LJ08 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 EEB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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