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PEP 43

2008 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,990 mi
Last recorded62,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 43
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,990 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,177 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,435 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,332 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,582 miles

oil cooler pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,456 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front subframe support brackets at rear corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,054 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 22,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,434 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner face grooved

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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PEP 43 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Red 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 PEP 43, 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 PEP 43 registered?

PEP 43 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PEP 43 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEP 43 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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