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PLU 5H

2008 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,117 mi
Last recorded18,117 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLU 5H
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 18,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 17,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 17,393 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 17,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 16,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 16,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 16,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 15,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,797 miles

n/s/f wheel arch lining damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s sill cover damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s sill cover damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 10,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s sill cover damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f inner wing cover broken

o/s outer sill cover damaged

slight front and rear brake judder

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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PLU 5H is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PLU 5H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLU 5H registered?

PLU 5H is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is PLU 5H safe to buy?

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