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MCN 1X

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,470 mi
Last recorded25,470 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCN 1X
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 25,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 25,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 24,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 24,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,624 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,739 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 21,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,030 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust nuts joining the downpipes to the secondary catalysts have excessive corrosion resulting in defective mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 20,030 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust nuts joining the downpipes to the secondary catalysts have excessive corrosion resulting in defective mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 18,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 16,459 miles

Offside park brake motor is cracked.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 13,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,328 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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MCN 1X is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MCN 1X, 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 MCN 1X registered?

MCN 1X is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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