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MX08 FRN

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,684 mi
Last recorded78,684 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 FRN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,280 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 59,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,710 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,102 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,551 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 27,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 27,915 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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MX08 FRN is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey 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 MX08 FRN, 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 MX08 FRN registered?

MX08 FRN is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is MX08 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 FRN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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