CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ08 EEW

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,603 mi
Last recorded47,603 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 47,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 45,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 43,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,575 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2022 38,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 37,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,422 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,793 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 29,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 27,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,534 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 26,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ08 EEW 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 EEW, 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

How do I check the history of LJ08 EEW?

You can check the full history of LJ08 EEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ08 EEW registered?

LJ08 EEW is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is LJ08 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 EEW 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.

Does LJ08 EEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ08 EEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.