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NT51 MJT

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,013 mi
Last recorded64,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT51 MJT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 56,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 54,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,886 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,872 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under shields fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 31,872 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under shields fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 7,157 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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NT51 MJT is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NT51 MJT, 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 NT51 MJT registered?

NT51 MJT is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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