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OO03 UTD

2008 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,058 mi
Last recorded15,058 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 UTD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 15,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 14,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, light scoring/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating starting to blister (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 14,098 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2022 13,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 12,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 12,600 miles

parking motor casing cracked both sides

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 12,184 miles

headlamp washers inop

Pass 8 Dec 2017 11,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 11,743 miles

front droplinks worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 10,685 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 10,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 9,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,937 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts in inner side wall

Fail 16 Mar 2011 8,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in inner side wall

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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OO03 UTD is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OO03 UTD, 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 OO03 UTD registered?

OO03 UTD is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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