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P1 BVA

2008 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,280 mi
Last recorded34,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 BVA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 34,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 28,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,382 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 26,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,870 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,462 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 12,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 15,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 7,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 3,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 3,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 2,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 2,553 miles

headlamp washers not working

Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,388 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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P1 BVA 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 94.1%.

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 P1 BVA, 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 P1 BVA registered?

P1 BVA is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for P1 BVA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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