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MIW 522

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 522
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 54,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 54,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 52,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 47,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 39,204 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,487 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,820 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,961 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 29,614 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,326 miles

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

Nearside front and rear tyre wall dammage

Fail 5 May 2015 27,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front and rear tyre wall dammage

Pass 9 May 2014 24,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,680 miles

deep cut nsf tyre tread not to cords

Fail 12 Mar 2013 22,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Deep cut N/S/F tyre tread (not to cords)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,723 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 19,722 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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MIW 522 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black 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 MIW 522, 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 MIW 522 registered?

MIW 522 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is MIW 522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 522 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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