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M2 MRE

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,728 mi
Last recorded72,728 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 MRE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 72,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 61,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 55,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,165 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 42,772 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 42,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 14 May 2019 41,389 miles

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

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 18 May 2018 38,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (3MM) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 36,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 25,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,297 miles

Small cut in n/s front tyre (not down to ply cords)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,373 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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M2 MRE is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc 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 M2 MRE, 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 M2 MRE registered?

M2 MRE is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is M2 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 MRE 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.

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