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OW08 ZTC

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,146 mi
Last recorded147,146 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 147,146 miles

Various suspension arm bushes slighley deterated

Pass 19 Feb 2024 146,210 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated/perished (Rear most arm)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 143,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,359 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,067 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,473 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,212 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,450 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

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,498 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall( not down to cord)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 21,823 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,228 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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OW08 ZTC 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 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 OW08 ZTC, 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 OW08 ZTC registered?

OW08 ZTC is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is OW08 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 ZTC 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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