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OY05 XXX

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,426 mi
Last recorded50,426 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XXX
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 49,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 48,173 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,051 miles

Nearside Front centre wheel cap missing.

all brake discs corroded. (maybe lack of use)

rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,916 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 10,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,055 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 7,797 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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OY05 XXX is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY05 XXX, 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 OY05 XXX registered?

OY05 XXX is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is OY05 XXX safe to buy?

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