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PVA 460

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,583 mi
Last recorded49,583 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVA 460
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 49,583 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 47,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 47,152 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,323 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 44,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 38,674 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 38,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,304 miles

both sides rear tyre treads perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 16,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,156 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 10,965 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,857 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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PVA 460 is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PVA 460, 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 PVA 460 registered?

PVA 460 is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is PVA 460 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVA 460 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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