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PN08 HYJ

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,786 mi
Last recorded52,786 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 HYJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,167 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 33,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,534 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 32,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear brake discs scored and damaged due to pads being low

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,102 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low centre tread/3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,430 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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PN08 HYJ 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 93.3%.

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 PN08 HYJ, 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 PN08 HYJ registered?

PN08 HYJ is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is PN08 HYJ safe to buy?

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