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N1 HPL

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,458 mi
Last recorded113,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 HPL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 113,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3,5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 38,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3,5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 15,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 9,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 8,274 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,172 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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N1 HPL is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc 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 N1 HPL, 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 N1 HPL registered?

N1 HPL is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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