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NJ08 CAE

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 CAE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 87,886 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,849 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn insecure but still working

Pass 25 May 2022 85,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,637 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,719 miles

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 71,718 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way offside rear brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Spare tyre defective ()

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,886 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,692 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,584 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,109 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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NJ08 CAE is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NJ08 CAE, 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 NJ08 CAE registered?

NJ08 CAE is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is NJ08 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 CAE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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