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LJ58 AXP

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,370 mi
Last recorded78,370 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 AXP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,182 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,077 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bind detected when rotating wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within tear in inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bind detected when rotating wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,347 miles

Exhaust system is rusty

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 52,347 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,306 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,515 miles

eml light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,773 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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LJ58 AXP is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ58 AXP, 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 LJ58 AXP registered?

LJ58 AXP is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is LJ58 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 AXP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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