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MR51 MUN

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,470 mi
Last recorded56,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 MUN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 56,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,891 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,901 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 53,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,599 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2014 12,296 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 23 Sep 2013 5,202 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 4,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,116 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner surfaces

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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MR51 MUN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc 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 MR51 MUN, 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 MR51 MUN registered?

MR51 MUN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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