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LJ08 EEX

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,447 mi
Last recorded87,447 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,447 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,691 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,156 miles

Front both headlight aims on highest limits

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 25,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,914 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,243 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 EEX is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

LJ08 EEX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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