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M70 SSG

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 SSG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 88,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 88,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 87,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 86,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,123 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,543 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,196 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 18 Jun 2019 79,196 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,434 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 70,420 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Road Wheel has repair to inner rim

One Number Plate Light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,723 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,277 miles

Coolant leak

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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M70 SSG is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M70 SSG, 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 M70 SSG registered?

M70 SSG is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is M70 SSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 SSG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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