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LJ58 AXU

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 AXU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,604 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,846 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,563 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,563 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 49,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,091 miles

offside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,091 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,348 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 AXU 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 88.2%.

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 AXU, 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 LJ58 AXU registered?

LJ58 AXU is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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