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MX08 VFC

2008 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,006 mi
Last recorded86,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 81,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 99,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,661 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 44,653 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,572 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 38,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both drivers & pasengers rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both drivers & passengers front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 37,744 miles

rear wheel bearing(s)noisy

Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,596 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,307 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 VFC is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MX08 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

MX08 VFC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is MX08 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 VFC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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