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P1 TAS

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,476 mi
Last recorded73,476 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 TAS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 73,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 71,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 69,076 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate missing FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,553 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 59,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a split in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 May 2017 52,191 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2013 30,183 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2013 30,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a cut but no cords exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,461 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 TAS is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P1 TAS, 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 TAS registered?

P1 TAS is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is P1 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 TAS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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