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MU57 JAN

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Diesel 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,921 mi
Last recorded101,921 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU57 JAN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 101,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 99,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 97,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 94,935 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 91,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,584 miles

both sides front and offside rear tyres damaged on outer walls

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,450 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 1 May 2015 49,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to o/s front tyre inner and outer sidewalls.

o/s front tyre worn low on shoulders.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 32,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 27,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,744 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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MU57 JAN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc diesel 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 MU57 JAN, 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 MU57 JAN registered?

MU57 JAN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is MU57 JAN safe to buy?

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