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PN57 VSZ

2008 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,615 mi
Last recorded44,615 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 VSZ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 44,615 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 44,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,446 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 44,443 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,315 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 44,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 44,130 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 44,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,768 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 43,748 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,401 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,989 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 112,989 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,093 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,024 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,049 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,414 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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PN57 VSZ is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN57 VSZ, 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 PN57 VSZ registered?

PN57 VSZ is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is PN57 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN57 VSZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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