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R22 LWF

2008 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,081 mi
Last recorded40,081 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Bentley Continental36,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 LWF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,081 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 37,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 57,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Insides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 34,640 miles

Front Outer both tyres have cuts in sidewall

Pass 16 May 2018 54,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,016 miles

nearside front tyre has minor cut in side wall.

Fail 15 May 2017 54,016 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre has minor cut in side wall.

Pass 12 May 2016 33,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 32,185 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 32,185 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have heavy sidewall damage

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,427 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,871 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 24,480 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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R22 LWF is a 2008 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R22 LWF, 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 R22 LWF registered?

R22 LWF is a 2008 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is R22 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 LWF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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