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LJ58 LXR

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LXR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 101,563 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 101,430 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damage in the windscreen’s swept area more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 77,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,415 miles

Rear Both rear tyres have small cuts to inner sidewall

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,864 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,102 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 LXR is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc 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 LJ58 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

LJ58 LXR is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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