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N55 ETS

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 ETS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 71,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 70,811 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,088 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 63,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 57,271 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,939 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 7 Jul 2011 26,766 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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N55 ETS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 N55 ETS, 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 N55 ETS registered?

N55 ETS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is N55 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 ETS 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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